By Fatou Bojang
The Pipeline Mosque Foundation has donated 700 bedsheets and D50,000 to maintain the mortuary at Kanifing General Hospital. This contribution aims to enhance healthcare services across The Gambia.
This annual donation, which has been ongoing for 15 years, highlights the foundation’s commitment to supporting hospitals throughout the country, including Bansang General Hospital, Bwai m General Hospital, Farafenni General Hospital, Kanifing General Hospital, Bundung Maternal and Child Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Regional Eye Health Care Center, Edward Françise Small Teaching Hospital, Ndemban Hospital, and Tanka Tanka Psychiatry Hospital.
During the ceremony at Kanifing General Hospital, Basiru Drammeh, the hospital’s CEO, expressed gratitude for the donations and emphasized their importance in supplementing government efforts to provide quality healthcare. “Healthcare is costly, and it’s everyone’s responsibility; the government alone cannot shoulder it all,” Drammeh stated, highlighting how the bedsheets allow government funds to be redirected towards critical medical supplies.
Badou Faye, Chairman of the Pipeline Mosque, noted that the materials donated this year, valued at [insert amount], were distributed to hospitals nationwide, ensuring all facilities benefit from the support. “The bed sheets, priced at D825 each, will improve patient comfort, while the financial contribution will help maintain the mortuary vital facility for handling deceased individuals, especially those coming from outside the region,” he added.
Faye acknowledged the ongoing support of Ahmad Ghanim Diab of The Emporium and his family, who have been the backbone of this initiative for over a decade. “Every year, their contribution continues to increase,” Faye observed, highlighting their enduring commitment to healthcare improvement.
In addition to the bed sheets and monetary donations, the hospital also received other essential items, including cleaning supplies. Faye urged attendees to pray for the donors and to maintain collaboration in the future.
Ahmad Ghanim Diab, the proprietor of The Emporium, reflected on the importance of giving back to the community, stating, “We do it for ourselves. Compassion is essential.” He assured his family he would continue this charitable legacy even as he stepped back from active participation.
