'Mother of the Nation' health projects on Anjouan Island in Comoros
Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, "Mother of the Nation," and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Emirates Red Crescent Authority has inaugurated several health projects on Anjouan Island in the Comoros, as part of the initiatives of the Sheikha Fatima Fund for Refugee Women. The projects include the Sheikha Fatima Maternity and Childhood Hospital and a Dialysis Center, aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the region.
The Maternity and Childhood Hospital has a capacity of 20 beds and serves around 10,000 people annually. It includes several essential facilities such as wards, intensive care units, natural delivery rooms, surgical operation theaters, anesthesia, sterilization, neonatal intensive care units, as well as administrative offices and rest areas for doctors, nurses, and medical staff.
As for the Dialysis Center, it is the first of its kind on Anjouan Island. It features eight advanced dialysis units supported by a specialized water treatment system to ensure safe and high-quality services for patients using the latest technologies. The center provides integrated support for patients and their families, regular medical follow-up and clinical assessments, and conducts approximately 5,000 dialysis sessions annually.