Kopano Olesitse
10 November 2009
The Manager for Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Setso Setso, says for Botswana to achieve all Vision 2016 goals, the pillar of "a compassionate, just and caring nation" must be attained.
Setso said this as he received gifts valued at P16, 500 from Barclays Bank Botswana on behalf of the hospital over the weekend. The gifts included oranges, a microwave, a walker for disabled children, a baby swing and a home theatre system. They will be distributed to the paediatric ward, the medical ward, the maternity ward and the post-natal ward. "We must remember that we are still in an economic meltdown," Setso said. "As a result, our government has cut on spending by at least 10 percent this year, hence we appreciate the support of Barclays Bank."
Speaking at the same occasion, the Francistown Branch Manager of Barclays, Odirile Masole, said the bank chose a community project to help those in need every year. "This year, we saw it necessary that we present these gifts to Nyangabgwe," Masole said. The hospital's Occupational Therapist, Bontle Dick, said the main problem Nyangabgwe faced was shortage of equipment. "We have children who were born disabled while others acquire disability as they grow up," Dick said. "Such children require special equipment like walkers to help them along. We also have children here suffering from meningitis who require special care."
David Motingwa is the father of a two-year-old baby girl suffering from epilepsy. "I have been lying next to my baby in this hospital for the past eight months hoping for a speedy recovery but is rather slow," said Motingwa. "I appreciate the help from Barclays Bank as their donations will contribute to the well-being of all patients at this hospital.
" Epilepsy can affect people of any age but 75 percent of people with epilepsy have had their first seizure before they reached their 20th birthday. Epilepsy is not a mental illness or a psychiatric disorder, and it is not contagious. A seizure is caused by abnormal chemical activity in the brain. Rebecca Mooketsi said her six-month old baby had been suffering from diarrhoea. "I am hopeful that she will recover soon," said Mooketsi. "We thank Barclays Bank for the good work they do and hope other companies will contribute to healthcare in Botswana."
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