By M.A. Egge
The Minister of Health of Somaliland, Hassan Mohamed Ali (Gaafadi), who was accompanied by the director general of the ministry, was at hand to witness the rehabilitation of kidney dialysis machines for the Borama hospital during his tour to the region.
The minister conducted a monitoring tour through the hospital and was impressed by the progress made as far as developing the health facility was concerned. He also visited other health centers in the city.
Hon. Gafadi was impressed by the new extension buildings at the vast casualty section and that of the surgical unit.
He noted that of the three kidney filtration machines that were at the hospital, two were not in operation and hence were rehabilitated, with one already finalized and hence activated whilst repair work on the other was on.
Minister Hassan Gaafadi, who spoke to the media on the purpose of their trip, said that they started a monitoring observations tour from Borama and they were to visit all the regions of the country.
Hesaid that there is a big positive change in many aspects in the general hospital in Borama city, whether it is in terms of buildings, equipment, and decoration of the center.
He thanked all the staff of the Borama hospital for their work, and everyone who contributed to the progress made by the hospital.