By Christabel DANSO ABEAM
The Rotary Club Accra-Airport has initiated an extensive refurbishment and extension initiative at the Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics (Sickle Cell Clinic) within the premises of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). This effort is being undertaken as part of their celebrations for their 25th anniversary.
The assistance aims to improve sophisticated medical care for individuals with sickle cell disease.
The project, developed in partnership with the heads and medical staff of the department, aims to construct five state-of-the-art examination rooms, a completely fitted administration area, and two properly built restroom facilities within three months. Additionally, they plan to refurbish the existing hospital wing to enhance patient services.
At the launch ceremony for the initiative held in Accra, Club President Alice Otoo-Ocran emphasized the alarming prevalence of sickle cell disease and stressed the critical necessity to allocate resources towards infrastructure improvements that can enhance the daily living conditions of those suffering from long-term illnesses.
Sickle cell disease stands as one of the most prevalent hereditary blood conditions worldwide, affecting over 7.7 million individuals globally. Annually, more than 15,000 children in Ghana are born with this disorder. Many face difficulties when trying to obtain specialized treatment for their condition. This initiative addresses that very issue head-on.
She emphasized that building these facilities aids the club in increasing their ability to offer prompt, respectful, and efficient care to individuals suffering from sickle cell disease. She also mentioned that the new initiatives will facilitate improved counseling, testing, and patient education.
The Director – Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics (Sickle Cell) at KBTH, Amma Beneth-Akwesi Kuma,
In her gratitude address, she recognized the Rotary Club Accra-Airport for their dedication to enhancing healthcare services nationwide and their prompt assistance.
“This department experiences approximately 10,000 to 14,000 patient visits each year, and they face overcrowding issues because of insufficient space and resources. Hence, implementing this solution is both crucial and urgent,” she emphasized.
Ms. Kuma additionally urged the club for continued support following the project and appealed to other corporate entities to follow suit.
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