Foundation brings Eid joy to critically ill kids
ABU DHABI: The “Make a Wish Foundation” announced it, in cooperation with the Specialised Rehabilitation Hospital in Abu Dhabi, fulfilled the wishes of children with serious illnesses and brought the joy of Eid to their hearts.
Hani Al Zubaidi, CEO of the Foundation, thanked the Specialised Rehabilitation Hospital for its great support, first cooperation between the two sides and for participating in fulfilling the wish of the 8-year-old girl, Tasbeeh, who suffered from a brain tumour, to get an “iphone” with headphones and an Apple Watch.
The Foundation also fulfilled the wish of the child Ahmed, 6 , suffering from Guillain-barré Syndrome, to possess an “iphone” with a cover.
Al Zubaidi expressed his aspiration for more cooperation in the future, which will contribute to reviving hope and optimism in the hearts of sick children.
Dr Tayseer Babiker Ahmed Al Hassan, Consultant Paediatrician at the hospital, expressed her happiness at the visit of the “Make a Wish Foundation” delegation to the hospital, which brought happiness to the hearts of the two children.
Early this year, the Ministry of Health and Prevention ( MOHAP) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Make a Wish Foundation to “bring happiness” to children aged 3 – 18 years, who are receiving their treatment at MOHAP’S hospitals, by making their wishes come true.
The MOU was signed by Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Director-general of the Emirates Health Services Corporation, and Hani Al Zubaidi, CEO of Make a Wish Foundation.
“The UAE’S strategies and plans atach special importance to children’s health. The Health Ministry, in turn, is adopting ambitious health plans, policies, programmes, and initiatives to improve childcare services,” said Dr. Al Serkal.
The Ministry said it is also keen to join forces with various institutions that can help enhance children’s health services to alleviate their suffering and provide them with appropriate and high-quality treatment. This is in line with the ministry’s strategy to offer world-class, comprehensive, and innovative healthcare services.
Al Serkal added that according to this MOU, the Health Ministry will provide the Foundation with all the data and information of the eligible children, in accordance with the ministry’s policies and regulations.