A sample of the donation made by the Bel Ombre Hearts Group

The Ministry of Health has received a donation of walking aids and wheelchairs from a philanthropic group of professionals and businessmen from Bel Ombre.

The Bel Ombre Hearts Group, as they call themselves, donated the 25 wheelchairs, 25 crutches and 25 walking frames to the ministry in a small ceremony held last week at the Victoria Hospital.

Dave Pillay, a member of the group, made the presentation to Dr Miodrag Todorovic, the director general of hospital services, along with other health ministry officials.

On behalf of the Bel Ombre Hearts Group, Mr Pillay said he was honoured to present the equipment to the ministry and added that the group was planning to make more donations in the future.

On behalf of the patients and staff of the hospital, Dr Todorovic said that the equipment would be of great use to patients while they recover.

Dr Todorovic also called on other groups and individuals to make similar donations.

Patricia Rene, director for physiotherapy in the ministry, said that the donation had come at the right time, as they were running out of stock since some patients did not return the equipment after leaving the hospital.

Mrs Rene called on those who might have Ministry of Health equipment in their possession to return them so that other patients can follow their treatment.

Members of the Bel Ombre Hearts Group raise funds for charitable causes and the less fortunate. The group recently organised a Christmas party for the disabled of Bel Ombre and donated beds for the disabled of the district.

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