Rabat: a 25 KVA generator and 5 tons of rice to strengthen healthcare services at the CMA
The Kombissiri Medical Center with Surgical Unit (CMA), which has been dealing with frequent power outages impacting the continuity of care, has received a boost in its operational capacity. This improvement is due to a substantial donation of medical-technical equipment and food provided by Abdoul Karim Compaor©, known as "Naa Abdou," an economic operator and native of the commune.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the donation included a new 25 KVA generator, 30 mattresses, 100 cartons of bulk gloves, five air conditioners, and five tons of rice for hospitalized patients at the CMA. Dr. Luc Minoungou, the Chief Medical Officer of the Kombissiri health district, explained that the donation followed a request made during Naa Abdou's visit to the CMA. This visit aimed to encourage members of the municipal citizen watch coordination engaged in a sanitation operation.
Dr. Minoungou emphasized the urgent need for a reliable generator after the old one had become non-operational. He noted that the new equipment would ensure the continuity of care, particularly during surgeries when power outages occur. Mr. Idrissa Romba, representing resource persons and traders from Baz¨ga, commended Naa Abdou for his quick response, highlighting the vital role of healthcare and adequate equipment.
Mr. Romba shared that the idea for the donation emerged after learning about the CMA's generator breakdown. Naa Abdou immediately committed to purchasing a new generator and addressed other urgent needs of the CMA. This gesture also benefits many users of the national road linking Manga and Ghana, due to the strategic location of the Kombissiri CMA.
The handover ceremony was presided over by the High Commissioner of the Baz¨ga province, Ms. T©n© Justine Kientega/Ilboudo, who applauded this act of solidarity and urged others to emulate this example. Abdoul Karim Compaor© expressed his satisfaction in contributing to the improvement of healthcare staff working conditions and patient care.
In appreciation, the municipal coordination of citizen watch, the Wayiyans, presented a certificate of recognition to the donor. This initiative aligns with the national focus on endogenous development and underscores the importance of citizen engagement in enhancing the local health system.