Edward Osei Boakye Trust Fund donates equipment to KBTH

The Edward Osei Boakye Trust Fund has donated equipment to the Dental and Haematology departments of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to boost healthcare.

The Dental Unit received a dental chair worth GH¢345,006, while the Haematology Department was presented with a Laminar Flow Cabinet valued at GH¢198,000. 

A laminar flow cabinet or tissue culture hood is a partially enclosed bench work surface designed to prevent contamination of biological samples, semiconductor wafers, or any particle-sensitive materials. 

The equipment, the Trust stated, was expected to significantly enhance the hospital’s capacity to deliver quality patient care.

The Trust was set up in memory of the founder of United Mattress and Foam Company Ltd, which assembled Vono mattresses in the country and later produced the popularly known “Boakye Mattresses”.

The donation ceremony was attended by notable hospital officials, including the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the KBTH, Dr Frank Owusu Sekyere, the acting Director of Medical Services, Dr Harry Akoto, the acting Director of Nursing Services, Grace Anyomi, the Director of Human Resources, Yehuza Jawula, and the Head of Public Relations, Mustapha Salifu.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony at the hospital, the Head of the Dental Unit, Dr Matthew Boamah, expressed gratitude on behalf of the clinic. 

He emphasised the importance of the dental chair in improving patient experience and clinical efficiency.

"The new chair, equipped with advanced features, allows for smooth adjustments to ensure patients are comfortably reclined during procedures. Its integrated technology, including built-in lighting and tools, streamlines workflows and enhances precision for both routine and complex treatments," he said.

Similarly, the Head of the Haematology Department, Dr Amma Benneh Akwasi Kuma, praised the foundation for its timely support. 

She stated that the Laminar Flow Cabinet would significantly enhance infection control and ensure a sterile environment for treating haematology patients.

Gerrard H. O. Boakye and Bishop Paul Boafo, who represented the Edward Osei Boakye Trust Fund, reiterated the foundation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening healthcare systems.

Mission

“Our mission is to assist those in need and improve lives. We are proud to contribute to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s efforts to provide excellent healthcare services,” Bishop Boafo said.

Both departments expressed profound appreciation for the foundation's generosity, which they believed would play a critical role in improving patient outcomes and advancing the hospital’s mission of quality healthcare delivery.