Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd, a leading financial institution, has made a significant donation of medical equipment to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The donation, which was officially handed over on September 11, 2026, aims to support the unit in providing quality and timely care to paediatric oncology patients. The equipment includes recliner chairs, chemotherapy spill kits, gloves, infusion pumps, and syringe pumps.
The donation is part of GTBank Ghana's commitment to supporting improved healthcare delivery and better outcomes for children undergoing cancer treatment. According to Agnes Owusu-Afram, Divisional Head of Corporate Communication and Experience at GTBank Ghana, the bank recognizes the critical role healthcare institutions play in improving the quality of life of children and their families battling cancer. The bank believes that its responsibility to society extends beyond banking.
The medical equipment donated by GTBank Ghana will provide valuable support to the Paediatric Oncology Unit and ultimately benefit the children receiving care. Dr. Nihad Salifu, Head of the Paediatric Oncology Unit, expressed appreciation to GTBank Ghana for the donation, noting that it will augment their work. This is not the first time GTBank has supported the unit, having been a dedicated provider of medical equipment and logistics since its establishment.
The donation has been praised by Dr. Charlyne Kilba, Head of the Department of Child Health and Paediatric Intensivist at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. She underscored the importance of the donation, stating that it will fill a great need and gap in the unit's operations. The equipment, including recliner chairs, will ensure that children are relaxed and comfortable while receiving treatment.
The recliner chairs, in particular, will make a significant difference in the care of children undergoing chemotherapy. According to Dr. Kilba, children experience nausea, lightheadedness, and other conditions during chemotherapy, and the new chairs will help alleviate these symptoms. The infusion pumps and syringe pumps will also enable healthcare professionals to deliver precise doses at precise rates.
GTBank Ghana's donation is part of its broader Corporate Social Investment initiatives, which focus on supporting impactful interventions in healthcare, education, community development, and other areas that contribute to sustainable social development. The bank continues to support initiatives that create meaningful and lasting impact, particularly in areas such as healthcare where timely intervention and adequate resources can make a significant difference.
The donation by GTBank Ghana has been welcomed by the management and staff of the Paediatric Oncology Unit, who recognize the bank's commitment to supporting the unit's work. The equipment will be used to provide quality care to children battling cancer, and the bank's support will contribute to improving the experience and outcomes of the children and families who depend on the unit.
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- GTBank Ghana donates medical equipment to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital to support improved healthcare delivery for children undergoing cancer treatment.
