Marhaba Media donates to cardiothoracic centre

Marhaba Media Limited has donated $6,400 to the Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to support the treatment of three-year-old Abdul Rahman Yussif.

He will benefit directly from the donation which covers a significant portion of his medical expenses.

The presentation ceremony took place at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, in the presence of representatives from Marhaba Media Limited and some hospital officials.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marhaba Media Limited, Alhaji Abduli Baba Sharif, highlighted the company’s long-standing commitment towards vulnerable patients with cardio diseases, particularly people with hole-in-heart.

“This is our 11th donation, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to make a difference,” he said.

Previous donations

He stated that Marhaba Media had been donating to the cardio centre since 2014.

In 2014, the company made two successful interventions, and also donated  $15,000 towards two cases in 2015.  

The CEO also acknowledged the challenges posed by the current exchange rate in its operations.

“Raising funds has been difficult, but we’re thankful for the generosity of our donors,” he said.

He added that Marhaba Media Limited’s philanthropic efforts recently received a significant boost from some generous contributors. These include an anonymous woman who donated $1,500, and the Zongo community in the US who contributed $1,350.

Remarkably, a 95-year-old man and a 114-year-old woman from Fadama also donated $200 and $250 respectively. 

Mr Sharif said those selfless contributions totalled $3,300 to complete Marhaba Media Limited’s $6,400 donation to support Abdul Rahman Yussif.

Cardiothoracic Centre

The Director of the National Cardiothoracic Centre, Dr Kow Entsua-Mensah, said the centre had witnessed countless children being admitted with chest infections and heart problems.

“However, after surgical intervention, those children recover and return home. During their first review, they radiate joy, dressed in white, transformed beyond recognition.

“Within a few years, these children grow strong and tall, unrecognisable from their fragile past. This miraculous transformation is the direct result of repairing their heart defects, allowing their bodies to flourish.” Dr Entsua-Mensah said.

The director expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Marhaba Media Limited for the support, saying that seeing children recover from heart problems and growing strong was the greatest reward for their work.

He said the donation would benefit patients such as Abdul Rahman Yussif, who require urgent medical attention.

Mr Sharif urged the government to absorb duties on medical imports, especially cardiothoracic care.

He questioned the essence of paying $8,500 in duties, suggesting it should benefit 8,500 citizens instead.

“Why should we pay $8,500 in duties when we can have 8,500 citizens benefiting from this donation?” Mr Sharif questioned.