GCB Bank PLC has initiated the construction of a Pediatric Unit for the University of Ghana at a heartwarming ceremony held at the University of Ghana Hospital.

This project is part of the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda to enhance healthcare services for the youngest and most vulnerable members of society.

The ceremony brought together representatives from the Bank’s leadership, the hospital, and the University of Ghana’s academic community to witness the significant milestone.

Once completed, the Pediatric Unit will feature a six-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) designed to provide specialized care for pre-term babies and an eight-bed high-dependency unit for advanced pediatric care. The facility will also include an eight-bed infant unit, a two-bedroom isolation unit, a two-bed private room, a 16-bed ward for toddlers and older children, theater and recovery units, and a three-room labor and delivery suite outfitted with cutting-edge equipment.

Mr Kofi Adomakoh, Managing Director of GCB Bank PLC, emphasized that the project aligns with the Bank’s broader CSR strategy, which focuses on community well-being in critical areas such as health. He added that this initiative represents a unique opportunity for the Bank to make a lasting impact on children’s healthcare and overall well-being.

More Than Just Health Care

Mr Adomakoh also added that the facility will provide more than just health care but will go a long way to ensure the total well-being of future generations and support the training of medical staff.

“We do not view this project merely as an infrastructure investment. It is an investment in our children’s lives, our healthcare system’s resilience and our community’s prosperity. It reflects a broader aspiration of promoting social responsibility and fostering sustainable development in every part of the country.”
Mr Kofi Adomakoh

Speaking on behalf of the University, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, stated that “it is important to acknowledge that the resources required to transform the operations of the Hospital, and the Health Services Directorate cannot be shouldered by the University alone,” she said.

“This is why we are especially grateful for the strong and enduring partnerships we have cultivated with external stakeholders over the years. One such invaluable partner is GCB Bank, which has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the development of the University”
Mr Kofi Adomakoh

For over 60 years, the Bank has cultivated a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with the University. One of the most recent and tangible outcomes of this partnership is the construction of the Paediatric Unit, which aims to address a critical challenge in healthcare delivery for the University community and its surrounding residents.

The Bank has made crucial contributions to the health sector as part of its CSR agenda and commitment to improving the general well-being of Ghanaians including notable donations of cash, equipment and infrastructure to various health facilities such as the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and 37 Military Hospital.

GCB Bank PLC is a leading player in Ghana’s banking industry, with 184 branches, 340 ATMs and a host of banking agents spread across the length and breadth of the country. As Ghana’s premier indigenous bank, GCB Bank has, since its establishment in 1953, been described as a systemic bank with significant contribution to Ghana’s growth in multiple sectors, including oil and gas, agriculture, commerce and others.

The Bank has transformed itself into one of Ghana’s most modern banks in terms of its financial intermediation capabilities, including digital payment platforms, and consequently strengthened its corporate reputation both at home and abroad. The Bank’s relationship with its stakeholders is delivered on a platform of trust, support and collaboration and anchored through its brand promise, “Your Bank for Life”.

Those present from the Bank included Kofi Adomakoh, the Managing Director, Sam Aidoo, the Executive Director of wholesale & Investment Banking and Linus Kumi, Head of Corporate Banking.

The University was represented by Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor, Professor Gordon Abekah-Nkrumah, Chairman of the Hospital Management Committee, Professor Mark Sando Yidana, Provost, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Professor Joseph Yaro, Provost, College of Humanities, Professor Alfred Edwin Yawson, Provost, College of Health Sciences, Professor Justice Bawole, Dean, University of Ghana Business School, and Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah, Registrar.