By Fatou Bojang
On Wednesday, the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) held a significant step towards sustainable energy. Cornerstone Company installed a renewable solar supply in its main theatre.
The Cornerstone Group, a solar installation company focused on sustainable renewable energy, has donated and installed 27 advanced solar panels at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital’s main theater.
This initiative aims to improve the hospital’s energy efficiency, providing reliable power for essential services such as surgery and emergency care while decreasing dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
Deputy Chief Medical Director Dr. Cherno Jallow expressed profound gratitude to Cornerstone Company for their generous contribution, emphasizing that the solar panels will ensure uninterrupted power during crucial medical procedures.
“The main theatre is the heartbeat of this hospital, and with these solar panels, we can ensure uninterrupted power supply even during outages, which are critical moments in healthcare delivery,” Dr. Jallow stated.
Ousman Touray, a board member at Cornerstone Company, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting essential public services.
“By installing these solar panels, we are not only empowering the hospital but also ensuring that critical operations in the theatre are not interrupted by power outages,” he added.
Dr. Alpha Jallow, a matron who has worked in the main theatre for over a decade, called the solar installation a “game-changer,” highlighting the necessity of constant electricity for surgical procedures. “With this installation, doctors can now perform surgery without fear of sudden power cuts,” he added.
