Mr Everett (2nd left) making the donation to the hospital staff
The Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi has received a GH¢144, 387.25 cheque for the purchase of a mechanical ventilator for the health facility.
Mompe Heavy Haulage Company, an industrial haulage company based in Takoradi, made the donation on Monday to support the effective delivery of healthcare at the only referral health facility in the region.
General Manager of the company, Peter Everett, said their intervention was informed by a fund raising campaign being championed by Takoradi-based Skyy Media Group to support the regional hospital to procure ventilators.
“So we are giving this amount towards the purchase of a ventilator machine to enable the hospital effectively manage patients infected by the novel coronavirus disease and other respiratory conditions,” he said.
Mr. Everett stressed that the pandemic had overwhelmed many organizations, communities and the country to an extent, and as such, it was right to consider investment in the health service, so they could manage cases effectively.
“Even though it is not easy to pay this amount of money, we appreciate what everybody is doing during this pandemic and also for people to know that even though we are working we are still thinking of the people who are not being allowed to work,” he empathized.
Medical Director for Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Dr. Joseph Tambil, thanked the company for the gesture, adding that the acquisition of the ventilator would be a relief.
“A few weeks ago, we received similar donation and we have been looking around for the ventilators but unfortunately could not get any,” he said.
He was happy that most business owners were still willing to give to support the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic even though their businesses might have been adversely affected and their margins brought down.
He promised on behalf of management to manage the funds and look for quality ventilator to buy and as well, adhere to its strict maintenance to ensure long life for it.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi