QC launches health centre in Chad

Qatar Charity, under the auspices of a Qatari benefactor, has launched the Uthman ibn Affan health centre in the Republic of Chad’s Omdurman City capable of providing medical services to 20,000 patients.The launching ceremony was graced by Chad’s Minister of Health Moussa Khadam and Qatar ambassador Hamad bin Abdul Hadi al-Hajri, as well as other officials and dignitaries from Qatar.The 250sq m facility features eight main rooms and a pharmacy; store; private toilets for staff, patients, and visitors; basic medical equipment and office supplies, in addition to an electricity generator.Aside from medical services, the health centre aims reduce epidemics and infectious diseases, which are prevalent in the region. It also aims to provide immunisation against children’s diseases and to contribute to the Millennium Development Goals.In his speech, Khadam lauded Qatar Charity for carrying out development projects that meet the needs of people in Chad, and serving both the health sector and human development through its income-generating projects and other significant efforts in Chad.He also pointed out that the ministry has assigned medical staff for the clinic, consisting of a doctor, administrative director, nurse, and laboratory technician to help residents of the area with their medical needs.Qatar Charity said the Qatari benefactor also financed several important projects in Omdurman, including the drilling of a solar-powered artesian well, grain-grinding machine, electric pumps for farmers to irrigate their crops, and other income-generating projects. The benefactor also pledged to develop Omdurman by implementing sustainable projects in the future, mainly a primary school, mosque, Qur’an memorisation centre, and a training centre.