FEMA, NIMASA donate medical equipment to Asokoro general hospital

The FCT Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency,(NIMASA), have donated medical equipment to the Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja.

Presenting the medical equipment to the hospital, Director General of NIMASA, Alhaji Bashir Jamoh said it was part of efforts to add value to the services of the hospital.

Represented by the Director Special Duties, Mr Isichei Osamgbi, he stated that it was also part of the corporate social responsibility of the Agency.

“We will remain partners with FEMA and the hospital in the service to humanity”.
“The gesture is to support FEMA and Asokoro Hospital for the good job of caring for the sick and those in emergencies”. He said.

Receiving the equipment, the Medical Director Asokoro District Hospital, Dr Uche Afiomah who was elated at the donation said it was critical and would add value to the services of the hospital particularly in ensuring the health of the sick.

In a remark, the Director General of FEMA, Alhaji Abbas Idriss informed that Asokoro District hospital was chosen for the donation because “they are our partners, our first point of contact when there is an emergency. And they have never rejected us”.

The DG who explained that the donation was symbolic, stated that FEMA was carrying out a needs assessment of all hospitals in the FCT and would make more donations.

The equipment donated includes 5 drip stands, 10 thermostats, 5suturing packs, 1 autoclave sterilizer and 2 delivery packs.

Others are 2 beds, 1 suction machine, 10 bedsheets, some hand sanitizers and nose masks.