FAIRVIEW MEDICAL MISSIONS FOUNDATION GRANT AWARDS

Through the kindness and generosity of the Fairview Hospital Medical Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wellness for Africa, Inc. was awarded two grants in 2021, each in the amount of $5000.00.  The Grant requests were made on behalf of St. Dominic’s Mission Hospital in Ndola, Zambia.

One Grant was earmarked for use toward the purchase of pharmaceutical supplies for St. Dominic’s. The timing of their receipt of grant funds could not have been more of a blessing as this small rural hospital had very few pharmaceutical supplies remaining in their pharmacy due to COVID-19.  Only days before receiving the funds, St. Dominic’s Administration reached out to Wellness for Africa inquiring as to when the funds would be available because immediate assistance was needed if possible.

The second Grant was earmarked for use toward the purchase of equipment for the hospital.  Due to the level of extreme heat experienced during their summer months, they purchased two window air conditioners for their dental suites. Additionally, they purchased a backup energy source in the form of solar panels for use in their hospital laboratory during frequent power outages.  The funds also allowed the purchased of Hysterosalpingography Instruments set to enhance the quality of diagnostics care delivered to women of childbearing age.

Our team cannot begin to express the magnitude of our gratitude for having been selected to receive these funds as we work diligently to elevate the quality of life for those experiencing extreme poverty in Ndola, Zambia.

Before and after photos of the Pharmacy shelves:

Unpacking of equipment purchases at St. Dominic's Hospital: