In a significant boost to Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has donated a brand-new ambulance to Mainland Hospital in Yaba, Lagos.
The hospital, which has been operating without a functional ambulance for over a decade, can now efficiently manage infectious disease outbreaks and respond to emergencies.
The donated ambulance is expected to greatly improve the hospital’s emergency response capabilities, enabling swift mobility for critical cases and enhancing overall efficiency in disease outbreak responses.
According to the hospital’s MD/CEO, Dr. Adejumo Adedeji Olusola, the donation has addressed a longstanding challenge, allowing the hospital to perform tasks that were previously impossible.
“We are really grateful, and our sincere gratitude goes to Mr. Aliko Dangote. We lacked an ambulance for about 10 years, but now we have one we can boast of thanks to Mr. Aliko Dangote,” Dr. Olusola said.
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has been at the forefront of major health interventions in Nigeria, including efforts to combat malnutrition, polio, and pandemic outbreaks.
This donation reflects the foundation’s broader mission to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure.
Dr. Francis Aminu, Director of Health and Nutrition at ADF, emphasized the foundation’s dedication to improving the lives of Nigerians, particularly in the health sector.
“What we do at ADF isn’t just charity, it’s a duty. We believe that every Nigerian life is valuable, and health is the foundation on which all other aspirations are built; no Nigerian should be left behind due to a lack of access to essential health resources,” he stated.
The Aliko Dangote Foundation’s donation is a significant step towards ensuring a healthier and stronger society.
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