Health facilities in the Tarkwa and Prestea Huni-Valley Municipalities have received a major boost, following the donation of critical medical equipment by the GoldFields Ghana Foundation (GFGF), in partnership with Project C.U.R.E.
Valued at $790,000 the equipment – which includes ICU beds, neonatal incubators, nebulizers, surgical tools, otoscopes, centrifuges, sphygmomanometers and more were distributed over the weekend to public health facilities within GoldFields’ host communities.
The donation, according to the Foundation, is part of a broader effort to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in the mining areas and reduce the burden on referral hospitals like the Apinto Government Hospital.
“This initiative is about building a legacy of medical excellence in our host communities,” said Abdul-Razak Yakubu, Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.
“We are not only donating the equipment, but also covering the cost of transportation and installation. We expect the communities to take ownership and maintain the equipment going forward,” he added.
Abdul-Razak Yakubu noted that this donation forms part of a pilot project with Project C.U.R.E., and hinted that more health facilities would benefit in subsequent phases.
The Prestea Huni-Valley Municipal Health Director, Timothy Ofori, described the donation as a “milestone in the development of healthcare” in the two municipalities.
He praised the Foundation’s commitment to building a resilient health system. “We are building a robust health infrastructure here and GoldFields has once again delivered. These supplies will go a long way in supporting healthcare delivery at all levels,” he said.
Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem and Managing Trustee of GFGF, Issifu Taylor, emphasised the long-term impact of the initiative.
“This is not just a donation, it is a legacy. It is about ensuring that the mineral wealth of our land is translated into well-being for our people.
“When we invest in health, we invest in life. When we strengthen our health systems, we strengthen our future,” the MP said.
Taylor reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for sustainable investments in health, education, and infrastructure, which he described as the true pillars of development.
The donation reflects Gold Fields Ghana Foundation’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, particularly in the areas of health, education and community development.
The Foundation has over the years invested significantly in projects aimed at improving the quality of life in its host communities.
As the equipment begins to arrive in facilities across Tarkwa and Prestea Huni-Valley, health workers and residents alike are hopeful that this intervention will mark the beginning of a stronger and more responsive healthcare system.
