Bamenda Regional Hospital Recreational Garden costs 8 million fcfa

With patients dying in the Bamenda General Hospital due to lack equipment and those on dialysis dying due to lack of maintenance of equipment, a mammoth crowd gathered at the Bamenda Regional Hospital recently to witness the inauguration of the Bamenda Regional Hospital Recreation Garden Project worth eight million (8.000.000F CFA) by the Regional Delegate of Public Health Dr. Ndiforchu Victor under the watchful eyes of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicines of the University of Bamenda.

A word of prayer to kick start the inaugural rituals was offered by the Rev. Azieh Williams who thanked the almighty father for the wisdom and strength bestowed on the Director of the Regional Hospital Dr. Kinge Thompson Njie in conceiving the idea of realizing such a beautiful project for the interest of his patients and community within a short period of time.

In his welcome address, Dr. Kinge expressed his thanks to all who answered present to give the ceremony the pomp and colour it deserved, particularly to the Regional Delegate of Public Health, who, despite his tight schedule, accepted to preside at the occasion. He said that his staff and him believed that a clean environment prepared to receive patients will go a long way to express more meaning to their patients as KINGS and QUEENS.

They are convinced that patients have rights and they deserve their attention, love, protection and sympathy. Within the context of a common belief among the staff of the hospital, the Director opined that they are doing everything to remain in alignment with strong instructions from the Honorable Minister of Public Health to offer quality health services without any form of discrimination. The Director then introduced Feh Fobang and Chi Roland as those who lend their technical knowhow in planting the flowers and building the garden walls and pavements.

In his inaugural speech, Dr. Ndiforchu Victor the Regional Delegate of Public Health lauded the efforts of the Director and staff in transforming the hospital into a paradise. He urged them to redouble their efforts in satisfying their patients and the general public in a town that is full of competitors by rendering quality services, which shall reflect the meaning and purpose for which the project

represents. Constructed at the entrance and exit, the garden serves as the first point of contact between the public and the hospital which sends a message of cleanliness, hard work and concern for the sick. He stressed on the need of internally and externally cleanliness amongst the personnel of the hospital and why not the buildings.

Speaking on behalf of the staff, the master of ceremony who happened to be a staff assured the delegate and entourage that they are aware of the challenges, and as such they are ready and prepared more than ever to give in their best with the support of all. The inaugurations proceeded with the cutting of the ribbon and unveiling of the inaugural plate. This was followed by snapshots and light refreshment which brought the occasion to an end.