The Premier Health Insurance has marked its 15th anniversary by donating 150 wheelchairs to selected public health facilities nationwide to improve healthcare and support patients with mobility challenges.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Premier Health Insurance, Percy Asare-Ansah, said the initiative was inspired by the difficulties many patients encounter in accessing wheelchairs at public hospitals.
The beneficiary institutions include the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, the 37 Military Hospital, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, the Sunyani Teaching Hospital, the Dormaa Presbyterian Hospital, the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital, the Kibi District Hospital and the Eastern Regional Hospital.
Speaking to the Daily Graphic last Sunday, during the company's 15th anniversary thanksgiving service held at the Hope Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Sakumono Estates, Mr Asare-Ansah said some hospitals had inadequate or worn-out wheelchairs, making it difficult for patients, particularly the elderly and persons with mobility challenges, to access healthcare.
"We realised that in many of the major public hospitals, wheelchairs are either difficult to find or have become unserviceable.
That inspired us to donate 150 wheelchairs to support healthcare," he said.
Resilience and determination
Reflecting on the company's 15-year journey, Mr Asare-Ansah described its growth as a story of resilience, innovation and determination.
He said the Premier Health Insurance began operations with only five employees but had grown into a nationwide health insurance provider with about 85 staff members, a network of agents and nine branch offices across the country.
"Like every startup, the journey was not easy. We went through difficult moments, but by the grace of God, we have overcome those initial challenges," he said.
Mr Asare-Ansah said the company currently managed about 120,000 policyholders, making it one of Ghana's leading private health insurance providers by the number of lives it covered.
He attributed the company's success to innovative products tailored for teachers, government workers and Ghanaians living abroad who purchase health insurance for their dependants in Ghana.
He added that the company also offered competitive corporate health insurance packages for businesses, enabling thousands of families to access quality healthcare.
Challenges
On challenges, the CEO said the company, like many businesses, was affected by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), which temporarily tied up part of its capital.
He, however, said the company had recovered from the setback and remained financially strong.
Looking ahead, Mr Asare-Ansah called for a stable macroeconomic environment to enable businesses to plan effectively and grow sustainably.
He said recent improvements in inflation and exchange rate stability were encouraging and expressed optimism that the trend would continue.
"A stable economy will enable businesses to make reliable projections, expand their operations and continue delivering quality services to customers," he said.
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