A picture of Chukudum admission ward posted on GoFundMe by Night Lino to raise funds for medical equipment, clothes, and Phlebotomy
Doctors at Chukudum Hospital in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State have agreed to deduct part of their monthly incentives to help the facility purchase essential medical supplies.
Hospital administrator Augustine Lokang Kaita said the
decision was made by staff who felt compelled to act after the hospital ran
short of critical items such as gloves and blood bags.
"You contribute according to what you are getting. This
is what we agreed as staff, because we have challenges. That’s why we agreed to
contribute something even if it’s small to supplement what the community is
bringing,” Lokang explained.
Last month, the hospital appealed to both the local
community and the diaspora for urgent support. The call raised $2,000, but the
funds have not yet been used to purchase supplies. The administrator says the
hospital still requires more assistance and continues to urge well-wishers to
contribute.
Doctors say their contributions vary depending on individual
capacity, but the collective effort is meant to keep the hospital running and
ensure patients receive care despite limited resources.