Food for the Poor donates medical supplies to Linden Hospital
Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc on Tuesday last donated a substantial amount of medical supplies to the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). The items include respirators, paediatric cradles, emergency trolleys and focus lights, among several other medical supplies and equipment.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Public Relations Officer of Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc., Wayne Hamilton, pledged the organisation’s continued support and assistance.
Public Relations Officer of Food for the Poor (Guyana) Inc., Wayne Hamilton shaking the hand of LHC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Farouk Riyasat during the handing over ceremony, with LHC and Food for the Poor representatives looking on
“Over the years, Food for the Poor has contributed significantly to this hospital, and we are particularly pleased with the manner in which the hospital has been administrating the stuff that we have delivered to them. We recognise that a healthy nation is a productive nation, and we are cognisant of the fact that the hospitals in and around the country are in need…and we pledge to assist the hospitals and health centres as much as possible with items that will be able to sustain them. We also will, as far as possible, contribute more as soon as items are available,” he assured.
Hamilton said the items which were donated from Florida, United States is part of many donations. He further highlighted that the organisation has contributed significantly with similar donations over the years, and noted that it is one of FFTP’s aims to assist hospitals throughout the country.
LHC Chief Executive Officer Dr Farouk Riyasat expressed gratitude for the items, which he noted came at a time of need. Dr Riyasat said the items will be distributed to other health facilities across the Region, including Kwakwani and the Upper Demerara Hospital, noting that all items received would be properly utilised. (Utamu Belle)
