The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing healthcare in Ghana with two significant donations made on Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Accra.The church donated over US$200,000 worth of modern medical and non-medical equipment to the National Diabetes Management and Research Center at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, and an additional US$310,000 worth of items including an extensive renovation of the Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) block of the University of Ghana Hospital.Donation to Korle-Bu Teaching HospitalThe first donation, made to the National Diabetes Management and Research Center, aims to improve healthcare access for over 10,000 diabetes patients treated annually.
The equipment, which include frost-free freezers, hospital beds, ECG machines, crash trolleys, physiotherapy machines, and more, will enhance the center's capacity to deliver quality care to patients.Medical and non-medical equipment donated to NDMRC at Korle-Bu Teaching HospitalDiabetes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is responsible for 1.5 million deaths globally each year, making this contribution timely and critical.Dr.
Yacoba Atiase, Director of the National Diabetes Management and Research Center, expressing her gratitude for the donation said: "With this donation, our center is closer to becoming a one-stop facility for our patients.
Diabetes is a growing problem, especially in terms of mortality, and these resources will significantly help us combat the disease."Africa West Area President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Alfred Kyungu, emphasized that the donation reflects the church's commitment to following the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly His mission to heal the sick. "This move is about applying the savior's teachings, particularly the second greatest commandment-to love our neighbors as ourselves.