Qatar Charity has reaffirmed their support for helping to implement charitable projects by donating ten wheelchairs to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The gesture seeks to improve patient mobility and improve the health needs of people in such conditions.
The Project Coordinator, Mr. Abdul Sataar, presented the items on behalf of the Qatar Foundation during a brief function at the hospital. Speaking at the event, Mr. Sataar restated the establishment’s pledge to support the delivery of quality healthcare in health organizations.
He noted that wheelchairs are vital tools in hospital surroundings where patient mobility is continuous and sometimes presents a challenge. He further noted that the availability of these wheelchairs will help present a safe movement for patients who need support.
Mr. Sataar opined that Qatar Charity is committed to helping hospitals resolve some vital issues they encounter. He again stated that Qatar Charity Foundation values partnerships with institutions such as Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and looks forward to increasing its support in the future.
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is Ghana’s leading referral healthcare center. The hospital receives referrals from across the country. With several patients assessing the facility every year, this increases the demand for crucial medical apparatus.
Hospital authorities confirmed that such gestures help to play a vital part in promoting the quality of healthcare delivery within the hospital.
Chief Nursing Officer at the Midwifery Directorate, Madam Ernestina Asamoah, received the items on behalf of the hospital. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Qatar Charity for the timely and considerate effort.
This, she opined, is an important contribution to ensuring the needs of the sick are well taken care of. Madam Asamoah emphasized the need for wheelchairs in the daily operations of the hospital, asserting that they are essential for conveying patients between wards and treatment units.
She further reiterated that having such essential items not only improves patient well-being but also lessens bodily stress on nurses and other health personnel.
She stressed the fact that having these wheelchairs in Korle Bu is a timely intervention; she added that it will enhance the movements of patients effectively and also guarantee that those who need help with movement obtain it on time and safely.
Korle Bu Hospital Appeals For More Support
Madam Ernestina Asamoah seized the opportunity to make a further appeal to similar organizations to extend such kind gestures towards the hospital. She noted that these contributions play a vital role in patient care and service delivery.
Also present at the ceremony was Mr. Mustapha Salifu, Head of Public Relations at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, along with other members of staff. Mr. Salifu applauded Qatar Charity for its kindness and dedication to supporting the health sector.
He emphasized that collaborations between healthcare organizations and humanitarian organizations are crucial in resolving resource limitations and lead to better healthcare results.
According to him, continued partnership is vital to guaranteeing that hospitals are sufficiently furnished to meet the increasing health needs of patients.
Qatar Charity is an international non-governmental organization known for its philanthropic and development work across numerous areas. These comprises of healthcare, education, and social well-being of people. The projects mostly focus on supporting vulnerable people and ensuring the provision of essential amenities in underprivileged societies.
The donation to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is part of the establishment’s vision to ensure the well-being of people. This will go a long way to impact the operational efficiency at the hospital.
Healthcare professionals at Korle Bu stated their gratitude and expressed hopefulness that such kindness will encourage others to also follow suit. They noted that these efforts are important in helping to establish strong and quality healthcare, capable of ensuring the health needs of Ghanaians are catered for.
The Korle Bu teaching hospital, which serves as the biggest referral facility in the country, is important to ensure that they have access to these important tools in facilitating progress at the healthcare center.
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