Saint Jeanne-Antide-Galagala Hospital: Franck, an anesthetist nurse at Ngaoundal Hospital, tells us with gratitude about the daily service provided by the Sisters of Charity at this 90-bed hospital, which includes a surgery and inpatient ward, a maternity ward, and a laboratory.
The population of Ngaoundal and the surrounding areas thus benefits from rapid, high-quality care, avoiding long and difficult journeys.
“The Sisters of Charity are a Catholic congregation composed of women of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and dynamics. These women are willing to carry out all the missions entrusted to them, including health care in general and nursing in particular.
Speaking of the sisters who excel in the field of health care, and more specifically in nursing, they are a model for all health care personnel. They practice nursing with their charism as their guiding principle, which says, ‘Love the Lord Jesus Christ, love and serve the poor who are suffering members of the body of Christ.’ Life is more important to them than anything else.
I still remember the words of the late Sister Maria Grazia Delaidini, who said, ‘A patient’s lack of money should not be an obstacle to their care.’ This demonstrates the sisters’ attachment to human life and not to material things. Like Florence Nightingale, the Sisters of Charity do not need to know who the sick person is, where they come from, or what they own; all that matters to them is that they are suffering and in need of care.
As for their closeness to patients, the presence of the Sisters of Charity brings comfort, relief, and reassurance to those who are suffering. I still remember the humanitarian effort organized by Sister Cécile to help a patient (Aliou) who had nothing to eat or wear. We took turns bringing him clothes and food and washing him every day.
Cleanliness is a great quality of the Sisters of Charity; it seems to be innate in them. The presence of a Sister of Charity can be felt in the cleanliness of the environment and the order that reigns there.
The charity that is part of their first name needs no demonstration. But if we must say a few words on the subject, these courageous, valiant, and generous women have set up a Solidarity Fund whose purpose is to help those most in need. It should be noted that this fund not only helps indigent patients, but also supports staff who find themselves in difficulty. This demonstrates their unconditional and boundless love for their neighbor.
We take this opportunity to say a big thank you to the Sisters of Charity. May the Lord reward you a hundredfold for all your actions.”
BAFACK NDE FRANCK
(Anesthesia nurse at the complex)
International Nurses Day 2025
