{The 34th battalion Rwandan Defense Force’s 34th battalion built 2 hospitals in the Sudanese capital city worth $50 thousand US dollars during a UN peace mission in the Sudanese capital city of Darfur. }
According to the Rwandan ministry of defense, these two hospitals were opened last Sunday on the 24th of October 2013, as a quick impact project for the benefit of Zilangei and El salaam in Darfur region.
These two hospitals will be supporting the residents of Darfur by offering: counseling, medical tests, medicine provisions and other important benefits.
The construction of these two hospitals was a joint effort between UNAMID and RDF 34th battalion. The RDF soldiers in the 34th battalion built sections of 5 rooms and 4 toilets per hospital in the camps of El Salam and Zilangei
Habib Bumaya, the head of UNAMID in Darfur confirms that these two hospitals were built in a period of two month with a total cost of 50000 US dollars.
Mr. Habibu thanked the commitment and the sacrifice made by the RDF army in the accomplishment of this project: which, purposed to initiate and keep peace among the Sudanese people.
He also thanked the Rwandan government on the good heart and culture in supporting the people in need around the region.
After surveying the hospital in Zilangei, Mr. Habibu added the buildings were well built and appreciated the commitment from the RDF 34th battalion that made this project possible and a success. He also added that the Rwandan defense forces facilitate most of the successful projects executed during peace missions in Darfur.
During the opening ceremony, the head of the RDF 34th battalion Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Mwesigye called upon the Sudanese people to maintain and utilize well the Hospitals.
Mr. Enos chuma added that support from the RDF army in Darfur region was not new as there are some other infrastructures that have been built by the RDF in partnership with the Sudanese people. Some of these other infrastructures include roads and schools.
By Richard Mugarura
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