Newmont has made a generous donation of medical consumables valued at GH¢129,000 to the Children’s Ward of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
The donation includes essential items such as a Mobile Portable Electric Suction Machine, Pulse Oximeter-Promedic, 10L, 40L, and 50L Oxygen Cylinders, and Food Warmers, among others.
This contribution highlights Newmont’s commitment to not only the safety and well-being of its workforce but also to the broader community.
The donation was the result of a needs assessment conducted by Newmont’s Health and Safety team, focusing on the critical health challenges faced by the ward.
As the third-largest hospital in Africa and the leading referral center in Ghana, the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital plays a crucial role in providing pediatric and childcare services in the country.
Dr. Taiba Jibril Afaa, the Acting Head of the Department for the children’s ward at the hospital, expressed gratitude for the timely donation, noting that it will significantly enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide quality healthcare to the children under their care.
“We want to express our sincere thanks to Newmont for their generous support during this time of oxygen shortage.
“The resources provided will be put to good use, and we look forward to building a strong relationship with Newmont in future. Thank you for your help,” she said.
The Head of Safety and Sustainability at Newmont’s business unit in Africa, Ashley Armarego, emphasized that the donation was the outcome of cross-functional collaboration. He expressed happiness that the company is continuing to positively impact people’s lives through its operations.
“I am proud of the team’s dedication to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. Safety is our number one priority in Newmont and at the core of our operations.
“It is on the back of this, that we extend this value beyond our walls into our host communities. Supporting the Korle-bu Teaching Hospital’s Children’s Ward is one of the many things that give Newmont’s purpose its essence,” Ashley Armarego said.