The Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo Foundation (OKWAF) has donated essential surgical supplies worth ($450,000) to local hospitals and health centres within the Akuapem area. 

The donation done in partnership with Alpha Health Group, Inc and the Ghana American sterile processing professionals (GASPPRO), follows a need assessment that brought to the fore, the struggles   some of the local clinics and healthcare facilities in the region, were grappling with in delivering efficient healthcare services.

Some of the problems included shortage of vital surgical supplies, malfunctioning and  obsolete vital equipment, thus the donation is expected enhance the facilities’ capacity to perform critical surgeries and save countless lives in the process.

The Executive Director of the foundation, Emmanuel Asa-Ntow  presented the items which were received by the Principal Nursing officer at the Tetteh Quashie Memorial Hospital , Agartha Abora, and a representative of the Okuapeman East Orange Hospital Margaret Larbi, on behalf of all the beneficiaries.

Also present at the presentation ceremony were a Board member for OKWAF, Dr. George Gyamfi-Osew, the Okuapehene Sompahene, who represented the  Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III and CEO of Alpha Health Group, Inc. Nana Kwabena Mensah.

Some of the facilities that benefitted include Tetteh Quashie Memorial Hospital at Mampong, the Okuapeman East Orange Hospital at Akropong  and all the CHPS compounds within the Akuapem range.

In a brief remark, Mr Asa-Ntow  said the gesture by OKWAF, the Alpha Health Group, Inc and GASPPRO highlighted the importance of collaboration between non-governmental organisations and individuals to support healthcare systems worldwide.

He said it served as a reminder that philanthropy and goodwill were essential components of any progressive society, encouraging other well-meaning groups to come together to emulate OKAF’s noble act as contributions no matter its quantum, could have a far-reaching effect on healthcare outcomes.

“Together, we can make a lasting impact and bring hope and healing to those in need,” Mr Asa-Ntow said.

Ms Abora, on  behalf of the other beneficiaries, expressed appreciation for the gesture, saying it would go a long way to improve healthcare delivery.

“The importance of these essentials in the efficient delivery of healthcare services can not be overemphasised.

We are grateful for the gesture and while we look forward to receiving more of such support, we promise to put them to effective use,” Ms Abora said.