Bustamante Hospital for Children Receives Medical Equipment from Chain of Hope UK

The Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) received medical equipment valued at over US$80,000.00 on Friday, February 28, 2025. Chain of Hope UK and its partners gifted 15 syringe pumps, medical disposables, and patient monitors to strengthen BHC cardiac unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality cardiac care long after the medical mission is completed. During the handover ceremony at BHC, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health and Wellness, expressed thanks to Chain of Hope UK for their generous contribution, which will enhance the hospital's operations.

The International Children’s Cardiac Charity, Chain of Hope, and its partners performed 9

life-saving surgeries this week (February 24-28), ensuring that children with heart defects

receive the urgent care they need completely free of charge at BHC.

Ms. Emma Scalan (third left), Chief Executive Officer of Chain of Hope UK, gives one of 15 syringe pumps, valued at US$30,000, to Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), Minister of Health and Wellness for the Bustamante Hospital for Children on February 28, 2025, at the Cardiac Unit, BHC. Others in the photo (from left) are Mr. Anthony Wood, Chief Executive Officer, BHC; Ms. Maura O Callaghan, Chain of Hope UK Director; Dr. Sherard Little, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, BHC; and Mrs. Beverley Senior Berry, Director of Nursing Services, BHC.