The children at the Municipal Hospital “Valentin Ignatenco” received toys and books as Christmas presents. The action was carried out on Wednesday, December 24, by representatives of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Testemitanu” (USMF) to support the little patients and encourage them to get better soon, IPN reports.
USMF's head of PR and communication service, Silvia Ciubrei, said that the idea of the campaign “Share a book, share health!” originated in her department. “It was a call for the whole academic and university community, students and interns alike, to collect books as presents for the children who are hospitalized for longer periods in the eve of the winter holidays. We though that reading will help them and they will get better soon and go home and celebrate the New Year's Eve joyously”, said Silvia Ciubrei.
Overall, 400 books have been collected. Som professors, including doctors, donated toys as well, thinking of the youngest children. “Children always rejoice, whether it's a toy, a sweet or a book. When they are hospitalized, we think that any gift with lift their mood because they are suffering and any support is welcome”, explained Ciubrei.
Vitalie Mihalcean, deputy director of the hospital, said that 256 children of various ages were hospitalized at the moment. “When I learned of this action, I saluted it. It's very good for the children to read”, he enthused.
The hospital administration announced that special festive events will be organized for the kids that remain hospitalized during the winter holidays and they will also receive gifts.
