In a significant gesture aimed at enhancing neonatal care, Life Care Technology Ghana, a multinational medical technology company, has donated advanced medical equipment valued at $40,000 to the Department of Child Health.

The donation includes a Dräger Bililux phototherapy light, an adjustable spring arm, and a rolling trolley, all designed to be used effectively above incubators. These state-of-the-art tools are expected to significantly improve the treatment of neonatal jaundice and reduce the financial burden on the hospital.

At a brief ceremony to hand over the equipment, the Managing Director of Life Care Technology, Mr. Bishoy Fouad, emphasized the importance of modernizing phototherapy treatment. He pointed out that the cost of replacing bulbs in outdated phototherapy units could instead fund the acquisition of multiple newer, more efficient machines.

“This donation is part of our broader commitment to improving healthcare outcomes,” Mr. Fouad said. “What will make me truly happy is to hear of zero child deaths and see rapid, full recoveries.”

The company has previously supplied similar equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, earning commendation from the Ministry of Health for its contributions to healthcare delivery in Ghana.

Receiving the donation, Prof. Cathy Segbefia, Head of the Department of Child Health, expressed deep appreciation for the support. She described the ongoing partnership with Life Care Technology as transformative and pledged to personally deliver a token of gratitude to Mr. Fouad on behalf of the department.

Dr. Ernestina Schandorf also lauded the donation, noting its timeliness as it aligns with a month dedicated to raising awareness about neonatal jaundice—a condition the donated equipment directly addresses.

The event was also attended by Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere, Director of Medical Affairs; DCNO Evelyn Kumah, head of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); and representatives from the hospital’s Public Relations Unit.

The donation underscores the growing collaboration between the private sector and public health institutions in Ghana, with the shared goal of improving child health outcomes nationwide.

Credit: KBTH