US Air Force Band AFCENT holds a concert at Bayt Abdullah Hospital
The Ambassador of the United States to the State of Kuwait, Karen Hideko Sasahara, expressed her happiness to be among the children of Bayt Abdullah Hospital, in a show of support. This came during a celebration held by the American musical group “AFCENT” at Bayt Abdullah Hospital, in cooperation with the American Embassy in the country, the day before yesterday evening.
The American ambassador said, “Our presence here is to support the Bayt Abdullah Hospital, and the presence of the Air Force Band in Kuwait represents an opportunity to present a distinguished performance in this facility, in a bid to bring some cheer to the children, their families, and the employees happy.”
Regarding the relations between the United States and Kuwait, Ambassador Sasahara said, “The relationship between the United States and Kuwait extends back to many decades, although some people believe that it is only related to the liberation 34 years ago. Rather, our ties are deeper, as five generations of Kuwaiti students have studied in the United States. We have connected through cultural, financial and commercial relations.”
The ambassador concluded, “Kuwait has made a commitment to the United States, and we also have a commitment to make to Kuwait.”
Dr. Tala Al-Dabbous, CEO and Director of Clinical Services at KACCH and Bayt Abdullah, expressed her happiness in the presence of the American musical team “AFCENT,” a concert that brought joy to the children.
Regarding the number of children in Bayt Abdullah Hospital, Dr. Al-Dabous explained Bayt Abdullah has approximately 100 palliative disease patients, in addition to thousands of children in various hospitals in Kuwait who receive psychological and social support services from the KACCH team in eight government hospitals.
In response to a question about government support towards Bayt Abdullah Hospital, she said, “The government supports us with employees and medicines. We are not a government entity, but we have an understanding with the MOH to provide this service free of charge to any patient, whether Kuwaiti or non-Kuwaiti, or any palliative patient. We do not receive any compensation for treatment and our services are completely based on the support we receive from society, whether from corporates or individuals.”
