By Aisha Mohammed
North East Development Commission, NEDC, has distributed food and non-food relief items to about 200 patients at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, as part of its humanitarian intervention in Adamawa State.
The exercise is aimed at easing the burden on patients undergoing medical treatment and promoting social welfare across the North East region.
During the distribution, the Adamawa State Coordinator of the Commission, Khalifa Lawan, said the gesture was designed to support patients facing economic hardship while receiving medical care.
He explained that the intervention forms part of the Commission’s social responsibility efforts targeted at improving living conditions and restoring dignity among vulnerable groups.
Lawan added that supporting patients in hospitals is a key component of the NEDC’s broader humanitarian strategy, particularly for those affected by hardship and conflict in the region.
He also reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to partnering with credible organizations to ensure that interventions reach the intended beneficiaries.
Medical practitioners at the hospital, Nurse Nati Turmet and Nurse Felicia Kadapheth, applauded the initiative and appealed to well-meaning individuals and non-governmental organizations to assist hospitals with essential medical equipment to enhance service delivery.
Beneficiaries of the intervention expressed gratitude, describing the support as timely and helpful in reducing the stress associated with medical treatment and prolonged hospital stay.
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