Dubai sheikh donates medical equipment to Jawzjan hospital

SHIBERGHAN (Pajhwok): Five medical equipment worth more than 50,000 US dollars have been donated to the 200-bed hospital in northern Jawzjan province, an official said on Monday.

Financial and Administrative Director for Public Health Department Qudratullah said the equipment would meet the needs and strengthen health services in maternity ward, emergency services and ultrasound departments.

He said the equipment included a patient monitor stand, delivery table, ultrasound (sinology) machine, sterilization machine (autoclave), and a black and white printer.

The assistance was donated to Public Health Department by Shaikh Sarwar bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, a sheikh from the United Arab Emirates residing in Dubai, Qudratullah added.

According to him, about 50 percent of challenges caused by lack of medical equipment at this medical center have been resolved.

Recently, the process of equipping health centers has been strengthened and this aid is part of ongoing effort to improve health services for residents in the province.

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