15 patients admitted at the Tamavua Rehabilitation Centre will now have a better facilitation of rehabilitation after the donation of four wheelchairs and four commodes by the Board of Visitors of the Tamavua Rehabilitation Centre.
While speaking at the handover of the equipment Chairman of the Board of Visitors, Hari Naicker says that the $2000 donation is an answer to the plight of the staff who have needed the equipment to better care for their patients.
Tamavua Rehabilitation Centre Medical Superintendent, Dr Pratima Singh says that this is a timely donation as these equipments have been lacking for some time.
She highlighted that patients who have suffered from spinal cord injuries, amputations, cerebral palsy and even stroke will be greatly assisted by the equipment especially with their daily activities.
Dr Singh acknowledged the Board of Visitors’ donation and says that the wheelchairs and commodes are priceless equipments that will enable their medical staff to carry out their work, care for patients and assist with patient rehabilitation.
