Ghana Bar Association donates to mothers at Pantang Hospital
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has donated food items, toiletries, and essential supplies to women at the psychiatric section of the Pantang Hospital.
The President of the GBA, Efua Ghartey, presented the items, which included cooking oil, tomato paste, canned fish, and electric fans, last Thursday, to mark this year's Mother’s Day.
Mrs Ghartey explained that the National Executives, the Greater Accra Region and the GBA Women’s Forum chose Pantang Hospital this year as part of its outreach to vulnerable groups, having previously donated to the Osu Children's Home.
She emphasised the association's commitment to establishing a long-term relationship with the hospital to better understand its needs and support the patients.
"The gesture reflects the GBA's commitment to standing with vulnerable women and making sure they feel supported and not forgotten.
"We are here to demonstrate that we are one with these women," she said.
The GBA President added that the donation was the beginning of a long-term partnership with the Pantang Hospital rather than a one-time occurrence.
"Through collaborations with stakeholders and members of the legal profession, the goal is to identify critical needs and eventually respond more successfully," she added.
Appreciation
The Medical Director of the Pantang Hospital, Dr Yennusom Maalug, who received the items, said the donation was a kind gesture that would support patients at the facility.
While commending the GBA for its generosity, he called for more support to improve the facilities and conditions of patients at the hospital.
Dr Maalug highlighted the financial and infrastructure obstacles confronting the hospital and called on benevolent organisations to support it.
He disclosed that a large portion of the hospital's infrastructure was over 50 years old and required immediate renovation.
He added that the hospital lacked adequate mattresses and other equipment to support patients.
Dr Maalug said feeding patients accounted for about 30 per cent of the hospital's internally generated funds, which translated to about GH¢3 million per year.
He mentioned that a farm initiative had been started to lower food costs, but it needed outside assistance.
To lessen the burden on patients and their families, he also asked for the inclusion of mental health services in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
