The Rotary Club of Abuja, Kubwa has reinforced its commitment to community service by donating essential bed sheets and screens to the Kubwa General Hospital, aiming to improve maternal and child healthcare services in the locality.
Idowu Olayemi, President of the Club, led the team in presenting the donations to the secondary health facility on Tuesday, where she highlighted the motivation behind the initiative, explaining that July is Rotary’s month of maternal and child health.
Additionally, she noted that 2024 is a significant year for Rotary, which inspired the Kubwa chapter to make a meaningful impact on its immediate community.
“We chose to present the bed sheets and screens for the labour ward because it is an area of need that would always be impactful to the patients and the hospital as well.
“The impact of these donations cannot be overstated as we provided 30-bed sheets for the postnatal and pediatric wards and screens for the labour ward.
“These contributions are aimed at enhancing privacy and hygiene in the hospital, ensuring a more dignified and comfortable experience for patients.
“The club’s dedication to continuous improvement and service is clear. We have a lot to do, and we will definitely come back. We will continue to support our community and work towards better healthcare outcomes,” Olayemi affirmed.
Responding, Emmanuel Musa, the Medical Director (MD) of the Hospital, expressed his gratitude for the Rotary Club’s generosity and their prompt response to the hospital’s needs.
“We appreciate the Rotary for this collaboration. They have understood our needs and have agreed to support our efforts to upgrade our facilities.
“For instance, we recently renovated the delivery beds and improved lighting in the delivery room. However, we still needed screens for demarcation. Rotary’s donation helps complete what we have started, adding value to our efforts.
“The hospital has been on a mission to improve its services, especially in the labour and children’s wards. We’ve been trying to upgrade our labour ward and give a facelift to the children’s ward.
“Rotary has provided screens to separate beds in the labour ward, ensuring privacy for delivering mothers. This is crucial for both the mothers and their families,” Musa added.
On the essence of Rotary intervention and the lessons to learn from them, the MD noted that Rotary’s contribution goes beyond physical donations, “It fosters a spirit of partnership and collaboration that is essential for the sustained improvement of healthcare services.
“We welcome partnerships with other Nigerian corporate organizations and individuals. Many people cannot afford healthcare, and donations from well-meaning individual and corporate Nigerians can help us provide for those in need,” Musa emphasized.
“I believe that our call for more partnerships is a reminder that collective effort is essential in addressing healthcare challenges.
“As the Rotary Club continues its mission, it sets an inspiring example for others to follow, proving that even small gestures can lead to meaningful change,” he noted.
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On her part, P.A.J. Lovina Okorn-Ntui, Rotary Nigeria District 9127 Chair of Maternal and Child Health, highlighted the club’s ongoing commitment to community service, saying, “We have about 40-something clubs in the FCT, and each club has its community projects.
“The Rotary Club of Abuja Kubwa chose this facility for their project because they have their fellowships here.
“Looking ahead, the Rotary Club has plans for more impactful projects. We’re moving to the next zone, having a project in Zone 4 on the 2nd of August, a day before the District governor’s investiture.
“This project will see collaboration among 16 clubs in the entire Zone 4, covering areas like Gombe, Maiduguri, and Jos,” Okorn-Ntui revealed.