Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated a health centre within the Madina Hospital in Banaadir, a region in Somalia. The health centre, established with the support of philanthropists in Qatar, was inaugurated in the presence of dignitaries from the Somali government, including the Somali minister of health, as well as members of the Qatari embassy in Mogadishu. The health centre, spanning 350 square metres, is expected to benefit approximately 20,000 people.
The 350-square-metre centre encompasses several departments, including a maternity ward, doctor’s clinics, an emergency department, a vaccination room, a laboratory, a pharmacy and administrative offices. Additionally, it includes designated spaces for health awareness and education to increase awareness about diseases and preventive health.
The range of services offered by the health centre includes first aid for emergency cases, maternal, child and reproductive health services, nutritional services, vaccinations for children and laboratory diagnostic services. The overarching goal is to achieve comprehensive health coverage for mothers and children, thereby contributing to sustainable development and community well-being.
Dr Mohamed Abdirahman Jama, director-general of the Madina Hospital in Banaadir, emphasised the importance of this project during the inauguration ceremony. He highlighted the anticipated positive impact of the health centre on healthcare services for the community. “We feel a great sense of pride in collaborating with Qatar Charity on this project, which reflects a shared humanitarian commitment to improving the health situation and providing healthcare to the community,” said Dr Mohamed Abdirahman Jama.
He noted that this health centre comes as a part of the ongoing efforts to expand and improve healthcare services, and it will provide specialized medical services, including treatment and diagnosis using the latest available medical technologies and methods.
He thanked the Qatari donors and QC for their generous support, expressing his hope that this project would serve as a starting point for further collaboration and partnerships in the field of healthcare to achieve better health and well-being for communities.
Somali Minister of Health Ali Haji Warsame also lauded projects of this nature that bolster governmental efforts to improve healthcare services. He praised QC for its pivotal role in promoting health awareness within the Somali community. He conveyed deep gratitude to both the State of Qatar and Qatar Charity for their humanitarian initiatives, which are expected to significantly enhance the health and humanitarian conditions in Somalia, ultimately benefiting the Somali population.
