The Dawoodi Bohra community has donated an Antibiotic Sensitivity Machine and an ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) reader to the District Hospital in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan. This donation, as part of the community’s Project Rise initiative, will significantly enhance the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities and benefit thousands of patients. The inauguration program was held on 26th November and was attended by Ms Anjali Rajoriya, District Collector, along with prominent members of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Pratapgarh.
This vital equipment will provide free-of-cost testing for a range of infections and inflammatory conditions, impacting approximately 1,200 patients daily and 35,000 to 40,000 patients monthly. The hospital also caters to neighbouring areas, including Arnod, Pipalkhunt, Dhariyavad and Dhamotar, where such advanced diagnostic facilities were previously well out of reach.
Expressing gratitude to Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community for his contribution, Dr. O.P. Daiyma, Dean of the District Hospital, said, “We are immensely thankful to Syedna for this generous donation, which will greatly enhance our ability to provide timely and effective medical care to the general and tribal populations who struggle to afford essential diagnostic services.
He further added, “Previously, these tests were conducted manually by lab technicians, a time-consuming process that often-delayed diagnosis and treatment. The new automated machines will drastically reduce turnaround time, providing quicker results and enabling timely medical intervention.”
Patients like Ambalal Meena and Sandeep Saalvi who were present at the program expressed their appreciation for the significant impact these machines will have on local families. They noted the cost savings and reduced waiting times, which previously required traveling long distances and incurring expenses at private pathology labs, often with a 3-4 day wait for results.
“The Dawoodi Bohra community is committed to improving healthcare access for all,” said Fazal Ali, a member of the Pratapgarh Bohra community. “Syedna continues to contribute to providing access to essential medical services and improving healthcare infrastructure for all sections of society.”During his recent visits to various towns and cities in India, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin has made significant contributions to enhance healthcare facilities. These initiatives include the donation of a ventilator unit in Amravati, upgrading medical equipment in hospitals in Jaora and Kolhapur, an ENT examining machine in Rajkot, the installation of a hemodialysis machine in Gondal, Gujarat, and the provision of a C-Arm machine to a hospital in Bhinder, Rajasthan.
