Ethiopian Peacekeepers Donate Medical Supplies to Somali Hospital
The donation underscores ongoing efforts by ATMIS to support healthcare and community welfare in Somalia as part of its broader peacekeeping mission.
BAIDOA, Somalia — Ethiopian troops serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) donated medical supplies to Bay Regional Hospital on Thursday, aiming to improve healthcare access in Somalia's South West State, writes Winston Mwale.
The donation, responding to a request from local administration, included 73 different drugs and essential supplies such as antibiotics, surgical aids, and diabetic treatments.
Lt. Col. Dr. Terefe Nigussie, head of the ATMIS Level Two hospital in Baidoa, said, "We are hopeful that the assorted medical supplies donated today will significantly meet and improve the urgent medical needs of the local population."
Baidoa Mayor Abdullahi Watin expressed gratitude for ATMIS' support, noting their consistent response to community needs.
The hospital's Director General, Abdifatah Ibrahim Hashi, pledged to ensure the donation benefits vulnerable and less privileged patients, highlighting its timely arrival amid dwindling supplies.
Established in 1936, Bay Regional Hospital serves residents of Bay, Bakool, and neighboring Gedo region, offering free healthcare services including surgery and maternal care.
ATMIS troops in the region also provide food and non-food relief items during emergencies, supporting local communities beyond medical assistance.
The donation underscores ongoing efforts by ATMIS to support healthcare and community welfare in Somalia as part of its broader peacekeeping mission.