When the founders of Ahmed Al-Kadi Private Hospital first envisioned the
beautifully unique facility, a big part of their vision was to provide
healthcare to the less fortunate. Following a successful establishment as a
hospital of choice, Ahmed Al-Kadi Private Hospital has now realised this
vision with the launch of the AAK Charitable Foundation in December 2022.
The AAK Charitable Foundation is a non-profit company and registered public
benefit organisation which works in partnership with Ahmed Al-Kadi Private
Hospital.
The foundation was announced at a formal gathering with CEO Ebrahim
Asmal stating, “At Ahmed Al-Kadi, we are committed to improving access and
improving quality of healthcare services to all South Africans. We, like Dr
Imtiaz Sooliman and Gift of the Givers, believe that we can make people’s
lives better through projects that enhance their life experiences.”
He continued, “The overall mission of the foundation is to improve health
and wellness by facilitating innovative partnerships and mobilising
resources for healthcare projects. We drive strategically relevant CSI
programs that compliment shortfalls in public healthcare services. Our aim
is to work closely with the department of health, community leaders and
other foundations like the Islamic Medical Association of South Africa and
the Gift of the Givers, in an effort to align strategies to enable the
implementation of projects that provide value to the communities in which we
operate as well as those communities in which our employees reside, thereby
strengthening and supporting the health system.”
“About 80% of the population in South Africa does not have medical
insurance, and relies on the public health system for its needs. The
foundation serves as a conduit for funds allowing the private sector to make
an impact in the public health space. We offer monetary contributions,
sponsored pro bono admissions, and drive sustainable change to community
upliftment and health lead projects,” he concluded.”
It is with this in mind that the AAK presented Dr Imtiaz Sooliman and Gift
of the Givers with a cheque from Ahmed Al-Kadi Private Hospital.
