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LETTERS TO TE EDITOR

Placing donation boxes at hospitals

January 02, 2025 00:00:00


A hospital is a place of healing, but it often faces challenges when patients require urgent care without immediate financial means. For instance, no shopkeeper will supply medicines on credit simply because they lack prior acquaintance with the patient or their caretaker. If hospitals had donation boxes, funds from these boxes could be used to provide immediate first aid to those in need.

Patients arrive at hospitals with various emergencies, including victims of road accidents. Often, these individuals are brought in by kind strangers who witnessed the incident. While waiting for the victim's family to arrive, treatment is sometimes delayed due to the lack of funds. Those who bring the victims may not always have the financial resources to cover the initial costs of care. This delay can worsen the patient's condition. A donation box at the hospital could help address such situations, ensuring prompt treatment and saving lives.

Many people travel from distant villages to city hospitals in search of better medical care. However, they often face financial constraints that prevent them from accessing necessary treatment or undergoing recommended diagnostic tests. In such cases, they are forced to return to their villages without proper care, further deteriorating the patient's condition. A hospital donation box could provide relief to these helpless individuals, offering them a chance for better treatment.

Finally, the responsibility of maintaining such donation boxes falls on all of us. Those who visit hospitals and are financially capable should contribute generously to these boxes. Extending a helping hand through small acts of kindness can make a significant difference. Together, we can foster a culture of humanity and compassion, ensuring that no one is denied medical care due to financial limitations.

Let us come forward and support this kind of initiative for the benefit of our fellow citizens. Even small contributions can create a lasting impact.

Ashikujaman Syed

A business development manager

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