BULOBURTE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – In a significant boost to healthcare services, Bulaburte District Hospital in central Somalia has received a large donation of lifesaving medical equipment.
MP Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu spearheaded this initiative to support the marginalized communities in the Hiiraan region.
Bulaburte, a town in Hiiraan region is located about 202 kilometers north of Mogadishu.
The town’s community has faced a prolonged siege by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group for over 15 years. Despite the town being secured by ATMIS and the Somali National Army, access to essential services has remained limited.
The donation includes 25 hospital electronic beds, patient tables, 10 hospital infant beds, geriatric chairs, gynecological beds, patient trolleys, and vital machines such as dialysis units. These contributions are expected to significantly enhance medical care and emergency response capabilities in the area.
During the handover ceremony, attended by community leaders and local authorities, MP Moalimuu underscored his commitment to improving healthcare. “Delivering quality healthcare has been a top priority for me since my last visit to the district. I will continue working hard to ensure the standard of healthcare delivery in our constituency is improved,” he remarked.
MP Moalimuu also celebrated a recent milestone for the hospital.
“It is really encouraging to see that after 30 years, the first patient is to be operated on in this hospital. I would like to thank the World Bank, particularly its Damal Caafimaad project, for supporting the renovation of some parts of the hospital,” he noted.
Dr. Abdullahi Mohamed Abdi, the hospital’s director, expressed gratitude for the donation, highlighting that it addresses a critical need. He also pointed out ongoing challenges, including the lack of essential equipment such as refrigerators for storing medicines, drug supplies, and emergency ambulances. The district elders have urged MP Moalimuu to relay these needs to the government and relevant health organizations in Somalia.