The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) has made a significant donation to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, contributing two dialysis machines and two chairs as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.
This donation, valued at approximately $112,000 (1.9 million Ghana cedis), is aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers at the Korle Bu Dialysis Unit.
In addition to the equipment, the contribution will also fund one month of free dialysis treatment for 50 patients at the facility.
During the donation ceremony, Managing Director of GACL, Mrs. Yvonne Opare, shared her optimism about the positive impact of the donation.
“We’ve seen reports about equipment shortages at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. As an organization, we’ve decided to make these donations, and I’m confident it will go a long way toward addressing some of the challenges here. Not only are we providing the machines, but we also want to make a difference in the lives of at least 50 people. Similar initiatives will be extended to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,” she revealed.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere, expressed his deep gratitude for the donation.
“We are very grateful and promise to put these machines to good use. It is disheartening that individuals suffering from life-changing illnesses like dialysis treatment should have to struggle. However, we know that health is a shared responsibility, and we cannot do it alone, especially here at Korle Bu. This gesture from corporate bodies like yours is deeply appreciated,” he added.
