Rotary Club of Accra Labone supports 2 institutions in Central Region

The Rotary Club of Accra Labone has donated hygiene materials to two institutions in the Central Region.

The beneficiary institutions are the Cape Coast School for the Blind and Deaf and the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital. The items, valued at GH¢50,000, included disposable razor, sanitary towels, toothpaste and toothbrushes. 

Collaboration

In collaboration with toothpaste brand, Pepsodent, the club also organised a dental health screening for the residents of Elmina and its immediate surroundings.

The residents also received basic care and medications for minor ailments, while persons with more serious cases were referred to the hospital.

The President of the Rotary Club of Accra Labone, Dr Frank Owusu Adjei, said the gesture was aimed at ensuring that students and patients of the two beneficiary institutions, among other things, had access to essential hygiene products to enable them to focus on their studies.

He said his outfit recognised the challenges that patients and students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, faced in terms of healthcare services.

"We realised that in many cases, families leave their loved ones at the psychiatric hospital without adequate care for them, and this is what prompted us to explore ways to make a difference in their lives,” Dr Adjei said.

Also, he said, "Many of these students come from very poor backgrounds. That is why we decided to help them to have access to these basic sanitary products as we make a tangible difference in their lives,” he added.

Dr Adjei also called for partnerships in the care of the vulnerable in society, stressing that his outfit’s door remained open for future collaborations and donations from organisations and individuals who shared the vision of empowering and supporting underserved communities across the country.

In collaboration with toothpaste brand, Pepsodent, the club also organised a dental health screening for the residents of Elmina and its immediate surroundings.