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Lions Club donates wheelchairs to UTH

The Lions Club of Sunningdale provided 10 wheelchairs and kitchen supplies to the University Teaching Hospital's emergency ward.

The Lions Club of Sunningdale donated 10 wheelchairs, kitchenware, and cleaning supplies to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Emergency Ward on October 23, 2026.

UTH Senior Medical Superintendent Charles Mbewe stated the donation will improve patient mobility and access to emergency care, thanking the Lions Club for supporting government healthcare efforts.

Lions Club President Jonathan Maliki explained the club observed a shortage of equipment and supplies during visits, noting that functional wheelchairs are vital for patient safety.

Why it mattersPatients at UTH's emergency ward will receive improved mobility and care due to the donation of wheelchairs and supplies.