Hon. Wole Akinleye Donates AED Defibrillator to Akinyele Primary Health Care Centre
In a remarkable gesture aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery, Hon. Wole Akinleye today donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machine to the Akinyele Primary Health Care Centre. The official handover of the life-saving device took place on the 30th of August, 2024, and was received by Dr. Jola Moses, the Medical Health Officer of Akinyele Local Government Health Authority (LGHA).
The AED, a crucial piece of medical equipment, is used to assist in emergency situations involving sudden cardiac arrest. This donation is expected to significantly boost the capacity of the Akinyele Primary Health Care Centre to respond swiftly and effectively to such emergencies, potentially saving numerous lives.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Wole Akinleye expressed his commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure in the region. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that local health centres are well-equipped to handle critical health situations, noting that timely intervention is often the key to saving lives.
Dr. Jola Moses, who received the defibrillator on behalf of the health centre, expressed profound gratitude to Hon. Akinleye for the donation. He highlighted the critical role that the AED will play in the centre’s emergency response and assured the public that it would be put to good use.
This donation marks another milestone in Hon. Wole Akinleye's ongoing efforts to support healthcare services in Akinyele, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to the well-being of the community. The Akinyele Primary Health Care Centre is expected to commence the use of the AED machine immediately, enhancing the overall capacity of the facility to provide quality healthcare.