Ms. Benneh-Amponsah (left), handing over the items to Ms. Alice Akuorkor Ofoli (right), Dep. Chief Nursing Officer at the Osu Government Maternity Home
Newmont’s Africa Business Unit has donated essential medical equipment worth GH¢130,000 to the Osu Government Maternity Home, one of the oldest maternity facilities in the Greater Accra region.
The donation is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to support local health institutions and strengthen maternal and child health services.
The maternity home, which has been providing critical care to mothers and newborns for over 90 years, is a cornerstone of the Korle Klottey Municipality.
It serves over 22,000 people in the municipality, however, like many public healthcare facilities, it faces challenges in accessing modern medical equipment.
Newmont’s Women and Allies Business Resource Group, an employee led group which works to empower women and advocate for equal opportunities among female employees, thus launched a charity project aimed at providing direct support to the maternity home.
In support of the initiative, Newmont matched the contributions, resulting in the purchase of the equipment and items worth GH¢130,000.
These funds were used to procure and deliver essential medical equipment to the maternity home, includingan ultrasound machine, delivery beds, examination trays, forceps, blood pressure apparatus, lamps, writing tables, among others.
Head of People for Newmont’s Africa Business Unit, Amma Benneh-Amponsah, emphasised the importance of supporting healthcare in the community.
“This initiative is a testament to what we can achieve when a group of people come together with a shared purpose. It reflects Newmont’s purpose of creating value and improving lives as well as some of the values we hold dear: Safety, Responsibility, and Inclusion.” Ms. Benneh-Amponsah added.
“We are deeply grateful to Newmont for this generous support,” said Ms. Faustina Quarshie, the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, for the Korle Klottey Municipal Health Directorate. “These equipment will make a real difference in how we care for mothers and their babies, ensuring safer deliveries and better overall care.”
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