Stanbic Bank donates medical equipment to GMA

The Stanbic Bank has donated three infant incubators and phototherapy machines to the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) to support neonatal health care in the country.

The equipment, valued at GH¢500,000, were handed over to the GMA executive at a ceremony in Accra. Present were the Vice-President of GMA, Prof. Ernest Yorke; and the General-Secretary, Dr (Dent) Richard Selormey, among others.

The Head of Personal and Private Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, Ben Mensah, highlighted the bank’s motivation behind the donation.

“Today is a proud moment for Stanbic Bank. This donation goes beyond providing equipment; it’s about giving hope to families.

“Many great minds in history, like Albert Einstein, were born prematurely, and we want to ensure that babies born pre-term today have a chance to survive and thrive.

“Our commitment to corporate social responsibility extends far beyond financial support to include health, education and community development,” he added.

Mr Mensah commended the GMA for its dedication in improving health care in the country, particularly neonatal care.

Rationale

The Head of Public Sector Banking of Stanbic Bank, Richard Asare, reiterated the bank’s ongoing support for vital sectors such as health care.

"This donation is part of our broader commitment to alleviating suffering in society. We deeply respect the invaluable work of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to saving others; we are proud to play a role in supporting their efforts," he said.

Mr Asare said the donation formed part of the bank’s broader commitment to enhancing community well-being.

He said in the first half of 2024, the bank invested over one million cedis in various health and wellness initiatives across the country.

It included national health campaigns aimed at reducing non-communicable diseases and improvement in maternal health care.

The bank also covered medical bills for mothers at the LEKMA Hospital maternity ward in Accra, funded surgeries and treatment of patients in need, and sponsored medical exchange programmes for medical students.

In addition, Mr Mensah said the bank contributed to hospital infrastructure development and organised community workshops to educate young girls on sexual and reproductive health.

“These efforts have improved the quality of life in many communities and contributed to sustainable development by reducing health disparities,” he added.

Appreciation

The President of the GMA, Dr Frank Serebour, expressed appreciation for the donation.

He said there was the critical need for such equipment in neonatal wards, adding that "as someone who works closely with children, I see firsthand the dire need for incubators”.

“Too often, we have to refer cases to other hospitals due to equipment shortages. Unfortunately, these referrals can sometimes be too far for families to pursue, resulting in tragic outcomes.

“This gesture, therefore, is a lifeline for infants and a tremendous boost for our medical community," Dr Serebour added.

The president also emphasised the importance of corporate partnerships in filling gaps in health care, and said the support set a strong precedent for future collaborations with other corporate entities and individuals.