By Fatou Sillah
Trust Bank has generously donated items valued at two hundred thousand Dalasi to the Bundung Child and Maternal Health Hospital as part of its corporate social responsibility program aimed at supporting healthcare facilities nationwide.
The donation ceremony took place on Monday, reflecting the bank’s commitment to making a positive and sustainable impact on the communities they serve.
During the presentation ceremony, Trust Bank’s Managing Director, Mrs. Njilan Senghore, expressed appreciation for the vital role played by the Bundung Child and Maternal Health Hospital in delivering healthcare services to the community. She stated her belief that the donation would significantly benefit the maternity ward, positively impacting the lives of numerous mothers and newborns in the area. Mrs. Senghore also expressed hope that Trust Bank’s contribution would inspire other organizations and individuals to join in the mission to enhance healthcare services for all.
In her remarks, Mrs. Senghore looked forward to a continued relationship with the hospital, pledging ongoing support. She conveyed appreciation to the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, as well as the Board and Management of Bundung Maternity Hospital, and reiterated Trust Bank’s strong commitment to strengthening their partnership for the overall benefit of the people of The Gambia.
“We firmly believe that this donation will have an impact on the maternity ward and the lives of countless mothers and newborns in this community. It is our hope that our contribution will inspire other organizations and individuals to join us in our mission to improve healthcare services for everyone. As the Managing Director of Trust Bank, I look forward to continuing this relationship and shall be visiting the hospital for many more years to come. I would like to take this opportunity to convey to the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare and the Board and Management of Bundung Maternity Hospital our profound sense of appreciation and also reiterate our firm commitment to further strengthen our partnership for the benefit of the people of The Gambia as a whole,” She said.
Dr. Mamady Cham, the Chief Executive Officer of Bundung Maternal and Child Health Hospital, commended Trust Bank as the sole financial institution consistently contributing to public health facilities in The Gambia. He emphasized the substantial impact of the donated resources on the maternity ward, enhancing its services and playing a crucial role in advancing healthcare provision.