Mindanao Clinic Provides Dental, Maternal, Emergency and Diagnostic Healthcare Services.
Mindanao: Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, officially inaugurated the Dinas Health Clinic in the Dinas area of Mindanao island in the Philippines.
The healthcare facility underwent renovation with support from the “Alam wa Amal” programme, aired on Sharjah TV under the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, in collaboration with Sharjah Charity International (SCI).
Sharjah’s humanitarian initiatives support communities in need
Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Charity International, said the charitable initiatives undertaken in Mindanao represent a continuation of the organisation’s humanitarian mission.
He explained that the projects reflect the humanitarian vision of the UAE’s leadership and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to support vulnerable communities, assist those facing difficult circumstances and improve living standards in disadvantaged areas.
Sheikh Saqr also praised the enduring cooperation between Sharjah Charity International and the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA).
He highlighted how the partnership has helped implement numerous humanitarian and charitable initiatives in underserved communities across several countries, positively impacting thousands of beneficiaries over the years.
These initiatives span several essential areas, including residential housing, healthcare provision, vocational training, Arabic language instruction and Holy Quran memorisation programmes.
Clinic equipped to deliver essential healthcare and emergency treatment
During the inauguration, Sheikh Dr Sultan toured the renovated Dinas Health Clinic and inspected its various departments and treatment rooms.
The facility has been designed to address the healthcare requirements of residents in the surrounding communities.
It includes dedicated consultation rooms for general medical examinations and dental treatment, along with facilities for maternal and newborn healthcare.
The clinic also houses an emergency treatment area, a pharmacy and a modern medical laboratory to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
Advanced diagnostic technology and maternal healthcare equipment
Sheikh Dr Sultan was briefed on the medical equipment and technologies installed at the clinic to strengthen healthcare services for local residents.
Among the facilities is an advanced diagnostic unit equipped with modern medical imaging systems, including X-ray and ultrasound machines.
The clinic also features specialised equipment for maternal and newborn care, including a medical examination bed, a suction device and a precision weighing scale for infants.
These facilities are intended to support medical examinations, diagnostic procedures and essential healthcare services for mothers, newborns and other patients in the Dinas community.
The Dinas Health Clinic is also fitted with a range of medical equipment for general examinations, diagnosis and treatment, including an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine and devices for monitoring patients’ vital signs.
The facility is equipped with emergency medical devices to respond to urgent cases, along with essential operational equipment to support medical procedures and streamline patient admission and discharge.
These resources are designed to help medical teams deliver healthcare services efficiently and meet the treatment needs of residents in the surrounding communities.
At the conclusion of his visit, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, exchanged commemorative gifts with senior officials from the Dinas area.
He also joined the clinic’s administrative staff and medical professionals for commemorative group photographs.
The Deputy Ruler was accompanied during the inauguration by Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Charity International; Mohammed Hassan Khalaf, Director-General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority; Tariq Saeed Allay, Director-General of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau; Hassan Yaqoub Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Media Council; and several other officials.
