Yei Civil Hospital in South Sudan has received a new digital X-ray machine, donated by the Nzuri DAIMA Foundation. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday morning in Yei, attended by Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo, the County Executive Director, the Director of the County Health Department, and representatives of the Nzuri DAIMA Foundation. This donation aims to support diagnostic services at the hospital, which was designated as a regional referral hospital earlier this year.
Commissioner Malimbo expressed gratitude to the Nzuri DAIMA Foundation for the donation and urged medical authorities to ensure proper maintenance of the equipment to extend its operational life. He emphasized that the hospital can now improve access to diagnostic services for patients from Yei and surrounding areas. Malimbo also mentioned that the county government is working to ensure that qualified health workers are available to operate and manage the equipment.
The Executive Director of Yei, Hillary Lokudu, praised the Nzuri DAIMA Foundation for donating the digital X-ray machine to the community. Simon Musoga commended the foundation for collaborating with the hospital and the wider Yei community. He noted that additional health workers would need training on the use of the digital X-ray machine to maximize its benefits.
Dr. Joseph Khemis, representing the Medical Director of Yei Civil Hospital, confirmed that the equipment was in good condition but stressed the need for an experienced technical specialist to maintain it. He also called for its services to be provided without discrimination, ensuring equal access to all patients.
Joseph Yengatu, representing the Nzuri DAIMA Foundation, expressed the organization's satisfaction in supporting the hospital and the wider community in Yei River County. He mentioned that the foundation is also supporting education in the county, including students in nursing and primary and secondary schools, highlighting their commitment to community development.
The digital X-ray machine is expected to significantly enhance diagnostic capabilities at Yei Civil Hospital, improving healthcare services for the local population. The hospital's designation as a regional referral hospital earlier this year underscores its importance in providing medical care to a broader area.
The Nzuri DAIMA Foundation's donation is part of its ongoing efforts to support healthcare and education in Yei River County. The foundation's contributions aim to address critical needs in these sectors, promoting overall community well-being.
Key points
- Yei Civil Hospital receives a digital X-ray machine from Nzuri DAIMA Foundation to enhance diagnostic services.
- The hospital was designated as a regional referral hospital earlier this year, increasing its importance in providing medical care.
- The Nzuri DAIMA Foundation also supports education in Yei River County, including nursing and primary and secondary schools.
