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Add to Preferred SourcesThe Kenyan Government has donated an assortment of medical supplies to the Federal Government of Somalia to help treat victims of the recent bomb attack by Al-Shabaab militants.
The medical supplies, airlifted from Kenya, were handed over to the Federal Minister of Health and Social Services, Fawziya Abikar, by the Kenyan Ambassador to Somalia, Retired Maj. Gen. Lucas Tumbo. Also present to receive the consignment was the Mayor of Mogadishu, Thabit Abdi Mohamed.
Ambassador Tumbo condemned the attack, adding that Kenya will continue standing by Somalia in times of sorrow and happiness.
“We have brought 11 tonnes of assorted medicines. I am also ready to take 26 patients with me to be admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital. And those patients who have suffered spinal injuries, we’ll take them to the National Spinal Injury Hospital in Nairobi. We pray that God grants the necessary fortitude for all to endure the great loss,” Ambassador Tumbo said.
He said the Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta had spoken with President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and delivered a message of condolence on behalf of the people of Kenya.
“Today, I am here on behalf of the Kenyan Government and the people of Kenya to express our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Those who did that will be brought to book and held accountable on the day of judgement,” Ambassador Tumbo observed.
Dr. Fawziya hailed the Government of Kenya and the leaders for the support towards victims of the October 14 th bomb blast that killed and injured hundreds of innocent civilians.
“The President of Kenya, H.E Uhuru was one of the first leaders to send condolences to us. The Ambassador has brought us two planes carrying medicines, which are most needed following such an occurrence. Also, Kenya is airlifting the injured to Nairobi for specialized treatment. We thank them for the efforts as they are our brothers and neighbours,” the Minister added.
For his part, Mayor Mohamed said that the country’s appeal for support regionally and internationally in the wake of the barbaric attack, have been answered.
Said the Mayor of Mogadishu:
“Every support that comes to us is important. It is a remedy to the bereaved relatives and the injured people. Our hearts remain calm when you support us, and our efforts to restore our country will continue. We appreciate the Government and leadership of Kenya.”
Original source: African Union Mission in Somalia.
Posted on 17 October 2017