Mike Donikian handing over the paints to officials of the Mutondo CHPS compound
Azar Group, a leading paint manufacturer in the country, known for its high-quality Azar, Shield and Savana paints has donated 50 buckets of paint to help renovate the Mutondo CHPS compound in Yendi.
The kind gesture is a significant boost to the Ghana Health Service’s (GHS) efforts to encourage private sector support for healthy living and the wellbeing of all Ghanaians.
Speaking at the handing-over ceremony, Marketing Manager of Azar Group, Mike Donikian, expressed the company’s commitment to contributing to the health and wellbeing of communities in the country.
“We are proud to support the GHS in its mission to promote healthy living. Our donation is a testament to our dedication to giving back to the community and ensuring that health facilities are in the best condition to serve the people,” he said.
Acting Director of Health Promotion, Mabel Asafo, conveyed her immense gratitude to the Azar Group for their invaluable contribution.
“Azar Group has truly stepped up to the plate, and we are deeply appreciative of their support. This donation will go a long way in improving the environment of the Mutondo CHPS compound, making it a more welcoming place for both staff and patients,” she said.
The GHS Northern Regional Director, Dr. Abdulai Abukari, expressed his excitement at seeing more Ghanaian-owned businesses taking up the mantle to support health facilities in the country.
“It is heartening to witness the private sector’s growing involvement in our health initiatives. The dedication of Azar Group to this cause exemplifies the type of partnership we hope to foster moving forward. The GHS remains committed to ensuring healthy living for all Ghanaians, and with the support of the private sector, we can achieve even greater outcomes,” he said.
He added that, “these efforts are part of the USAID/Ghana Accelerating Social and Behavior Change (ASBC) support, which aims to enable the government of Ghana to engage the private sector in promoting healthy behaviors and practices in support of the public health agenda.”
BY Eric Kombat, Tamale