The 14th Chinese Medical Team to Ghana has donated medical equipment, consumables and pharmaceuticals to the LEKMA Hospital.
The items aim to support two critical initiatives: the minimally invasive surgery project (laparoscopic surgeries) and the Beautiful World Charity project.
This event represents a strengthening of the enduring friendship between Ghana and China, a friendship founded on mutual respect, collaboration and a shared vision of Health Equity.
In receiving the items, the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, emphasized that the donation which includes medical equipment, devices, and pharmaceuticals will significantly boost healthcare delivery and further deepen the health cooperation between our nations.
He urged the leadership of LEKMA Hospital, under the capable direction of Dr. Akua Gyimah Asante, to ensure that this equipment is used effectively, maintained diligently, and serves its intended purpose, providing better health outcomes for the people of Ghana.
Dr. Akuah Gyimah Asante, Superintendent of LEKMA Hospital, highlighted in her opening remarks that the donation ceremony serves as a renewed testament to the power of international collaboration, goodwill, and a shared commitment to improving healthcare delivery.
She mentioned that the donation would improve the ability to provide quality care, ensure safer procedures, reduce recovery time, and achieve better outcomes for patients. Additionally, the pharmaceuticals would help alleviate the burdens on essential drug suppliers and enhance treatment continuity for clients.
H.E Tong Defa, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana mentioned that since 2009, China has dispatched 14 batches of medical teams to Ghana, with over 100 dedicated professionals providing voluntary, essential healthcare services. These teams have gone beyond clinical care, they have facilitated the exchange of knowledge and supported the training of Ghanaian health professionals.
He emphasized that although the quantity of medical supplies may be limited, it will still significantly contribute to enhancing the diagnostic and treatment capabilities of hospitals in Ghana. This donation represents another tangible demonstration of support from the Chinese Government to both the Government of Ghana and the Ghanaian people.
