By Hafsah Tilde
The Royal Impressive Club, Abuja, on Thursday donated cash and food items to 46 indigent patients at the National Hospital Abuja to support vulnerable persons undergoing treatment.
The beneficiaries, drawn from six wards of the hospital, received N10,000 each and food items to help ease the burden of healthcare costs.
The recipients included patients from the male surgical, female mental health, paediatric surgery, In-Patient Paediatric (IPP), female medical and male medical wards.
President of the club, Dr Benjamin Ogbeide, said the outreach reflected the organisation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable Nigerians and complementing government efforts in healthcare delivery.
“We came because there are people who cannot care for themselves. The government cannot do it alone.
“Since God has blessed us a little, we believe we should support the less privileged by assisting with hospital bills, visiting orphanage homes and organising medical outreaches.”
Ogbeide said the 28-member club, made up of professionals from different fields, was committed to improving the welfare of disadvantaged members of society.
He said that the club planned to organise a medical outreach later in the year to provide free healthcare services to about 500 vulnerable persons.
According to him, the programme will include medical consultations, treatment support and assistance with healthcare-related expenses for beneficiaries.
The Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital Abuja, Prof. Muhammad Mahmud, commended the club for the intervention, describing it as timely and impactful.
“Every visit, every donation and every assistance raises hope among our patients.
“Those you have touched directly have benefited materially, morally and psychologically, while others who witnessed the gesture are equally encouraged. It is a win-win situation.”
Mahmud said the donation highlighted the importance of partnerships in healthcare delivery and support for vulnerable patients.
He added that the hospital remained open to collaborations with organisations and individuals willing to contribute to patients’ welfare and wellbeing.
The chief medical director said that such interventions complemented efforts aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and boosting patients’ morale during treatment.
The outreach was attended by the club’s Convener, Chief Solomon Ojuekaiye, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Col. Akin Moses, and other members of the board and executive committee.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru