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Athlone Hospital receives P70,000 medical supply donation from Farouk Ismail Group
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Athlone Hospital has received a P70,000 donation of essential medical supplies from the Farouk Ismail Group. The consignment, handed over on Tuesday morning, included medication for managing high blood pressure, hypertension, cholesterol-related conditions, and diabetes. Farouk Ismail Group Pty Ltd Managing Director, Mr Faizel Ismail, stated that his decision to support the hospital was influenced by his strong connection to Lobatse, his birthplace. He expressed gratitude to the Athlone staff and hoped the donation would assist the hospital and the people of Lobatse. This donation is part of the company's ongoing community support initiatives, which recently included a medical equipment donation to Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone. The Athlone matron, receiving the donation, thanked the Farouk Ismail Group, emphasizing that the contribution arrived at a critical time given the country's current drug shortages.
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