Former president John Dramani Mahama, visited Shai Osudoko District Hospital on Wednesday to commemorate his 65th birthday.
After the facility’s Medical Director made a desperate plea, Mr. Mahama donated essential medical equipment, including two contemporary incubators, two phototherapy machines, and four CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines.
Additionally, Mr. Mahama gave the hospital staff, nursing mothers, and patients food and non-food items.
“The doctors conveyed their gratitude for the equipment. Medical Director Dr. Kennedy T. C. Brightson stated that he had not anticipated receiving the items so soon after making the request, having only been visited two days prior by an advance team from the former President.
Mr. Mahama thanked his wife and the Lordina Foundation for enabling the purchase of the medical equipment while accompanied by his kids and office staff. “I am very happy to celebrate my 65th birthday in my favourite hospital environment,” he continued.
The Shai Osudoko District Hospital was inaugurated in April 2016 by then-President Mahama, as part of his government’s policy to bring quality healthcare closer to Ghanaians.
The 120-bed hospital was the first of six district hospitals to be commenced by the Mahama government in selected districts across the country under an initiative to build first-class health facilities in every district to improve access to healthcare delivery.
Other items donated by Mr Mahama include 150 bags of rice, 50 bags of sugar, detergents, 200 packs soft drinks, 200 packs of water, 40 boxes of biscuits, 35 boxes of cooking oil, 20 boxes of tomato paste, 90 school bags and 100 packs of baby diapers.
SOURCE: Citinews
