On Thursday April 23, 2020 a handover ceremony opened the Assalah Health Centre in the municipality of Derj after the completion of maintenance and renovation works. This was another NOC sustainable development programme for areas adjacent to its operations.
Works on this project started at the end of December 2019. The first phase of the project included renovation of the entire building, modernisation of the electricity grid, replacement doors and windows, covering walls and floors with medical insulation, new suspended ceilings, new air conditioning and lighting, the installation of a medical gas network and other refurbishments.
The second phase included equipping the women’s examination clinic, maternity delivery rooms, intensive care rooms, the medical analysis laboratory, the new-born room, the hospitalization room, the pharmacy, the reception and an information area.
“We hope this project will contribute to alleviating the suffering of citizens and spare them the trouble of traveling long distances for medical services,” said Mr Mukhtar Abdedayem, head of NOC’s Sustainable Development Department.
The same day marked the opening the Healthcare Centre in Sinawin. NOC’s Sustainable Development Department provided a new ultrasound device, medical beds, laboratory equipment and an ambulance. The residents of the area assisted in the maintenance of the building, which was greatly appreciated.
The handover ceremony was attended by Mr Fadhel Hessen, Derj mayor; Mr Mohamed al-Atiri, chairman of the Council of Notables in Derj Municipality; Mr Mohamed al-Zarrouk, director of the Derj Rural Hospital; Mr Al-Kilani Al-Shabaki, director of the Office of Health Services; Mr al-Dukali Lamuz, chairman of the Local Council of Notables in Sinawin; in addition to Mr Muhammad al-Baskari and Mr Muath Chitaw, members of NOC’s Sustainable Development Department.
