Bukola Afeni
The Chief Medical Director of National Hospital Abuja, Professor Muhammad Raji Mahmud has called on government to be more involved in humanitarian services in the the medical field.
The CMD who was represented by Mr. Haba Badamasi, made the call during the launching of First Call Aid Foundation at the National Hospital Abuja on Thursday.
In his words” I call on all members of the public to come to the aid of indigenous patients, even though the government has provided the hospital with staffs and consumables. It is not enough for over 250 millions of Nigerian nationwide.
“I encourage other NGOs and the members of the public to follow in the footsteps of the First Call Aid. The National Hospital is open to partnership and collaboration.
He appreciated the Founder and Chairperson of First Call Aid Foundation for the initiative, while promising to make good use of the items provided appropriately.
The First Call Aid Foundation, donated over about 30 cartoons of dialysis items, 100 items for the trauma Unit and a 100 Surgical glòoves to the National Hospital Abuja to help in the treatment and also treatment fees of about 30 patients who are undergoing dialysis.
The Founder and Chairperson First Call Aid Foundation, Mrs Kardija Fashino in her address, noted that Nigeria belong to all of us, as she recall the event that gave birth to the First Call Aid Foundatuoo.
In her words, “when she and her friends started the Foundation in 2018, it was known as friends of the National Hospital Abuja after her close colleagues were involved in an accident that led to her being in emergency unit for over 24 hours, despite the little that was available, the medical team were able to work magic to revived her colleagues then.
Mrs. Fashino, highlighted the Foundation’s milestone and the assistance they have accomplished.
“We have supported the National Hospital, Wuse General Hospital, Gwagwalada Hospital, Kubwa Hospital, and other Public Health Centers with tonnes of medicals and surgical items and even surgical fee for indigenous patients who have financial difficulties.”
Mrs Fashino said launching the First Call Aid Foundation embodies the force of our Foundation as Health Care Emergency.
“The services symbolize our nation and a light of hope during a life threatening emergency. We envision the future where emergency services are accessible and free for every one in the Capital Territory and across Nigeria.
The Founder also pointed out that to achieve the goal, it requires collaboration with stakeholders, and hospitals and the community to build on the Foundation’s trust and integrity.
She furthermore, appreciated Dr. Haastrup and Mr Mohammed, and the National Hospital staff for embracing the initiative with enthusiasm while acknowledging the tireless effort put in by her team members to bring this goal to life.
She also encouraged everyone present to be the change they aspire to be, as no one plan for emergency.
