NGO presents drugs to 26 health facilities
Twenty-six healthcare facilities in the country have been presented with drugs worth about $30 million to help improve on the health needs of the people.
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The drugs were donated and distributed free of charge by United States (US)-based organisation, Direct Relief in partnership with Breast Care International (BCI).
The beneficiary facilities include teaching hospitals, polyclinics, health centres and Community-based Health Improvement and Planning Services (CHIPS) compounds in the country.
The presentation was made on the premises of Peace and Love Hospital, Oduom, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
Consignment
The President of BCI, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of Peace and Love Hospitals, Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, stated, “The latest consignment manifests the enduring confidence of Direct Relief in the management of BCI and Peace and Love Hospitals in taking hold of and distributing these expensive, life-saving medicines free of charge to deprived communities across the country.”
“Our collaboration is driven by sincerity, honesty and commitment to the welfare of the generality of Ghanaians. It is a sworn promise that we shall not depart from,” she added.
Dr Wiafe commended Direct Relief for what she described as sustained acts of benevolence, pointing out that as philanthropic institutions, “We would not rest on our oars until health for all becomes a reality.”
Support
Meanwhile, telecommunications operators Airtel has presented a cheque for GH¢ 4,600 to BCI for its awareness creation programme on breast cancer.
At a presentation ceremony at the Peace and Love Hospital in Accra, an official of Airtel, Mr Kayode Basanya, said the gesture formed part of the company’s corporate social responsibility, which hinges on good dietary habits and the welfare of women, among others.