Vivo Energy supports Korle Bu Child Health Department
The distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, has presented syringes and infusion pumps to the Department of Child Health of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
The gesture was part of its annual “Energising Hope initiative”, and it brought moments of warmth and emotional comfort to the young patients and their families.
The Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, Mr Christian Li, together with some employees who visited the children’s ward, offered roses and chocolates to the children receiving treatment.
He said the objective for the “Energising Hope initiative” was a reminder that Vivo Energy’s role as a responsible corporate entity goes beyond providing energy solutions.
“It is about touching lives, supporting communities, and showing compassion where it is needed most.
Children represent the promise of tomorrow, and we are honoured to contribute to their healing journey and overall well-being,” Mr Li emphasised.
He added that the “Energising Hope initiative” was traditionally observed during the Valentine season and it provided employees with an opportunity to transform the spirit of love into tangible community support.
Background
The Energising Hope initiative is a cherished tradition for Vivo Energy Ghana and it brings employees together each year to extend compassion and support to underserved communities.
The initiative supports the company’s vision to be Africa’s leading and most-respected energy business by combining operational excellence with purposeful community engagement.
The collaboration with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, therefore, reflects Vivo Energy Ghana’s continued commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for children and supporting vulnerable communities through meaningful and sustainable social investment.
Appreciation
A Paediatric Oncologist, Dr Ernestina Schandorf, who received the items on behalf of the unit, expressed appreciation for the donation.
Christian Li, Managing Director, Vivo Energy Ghana, interacting with one of the patients at the children’s unit
She described it as timely and impactful and said the syringe and infusion pumps would significantly strengthen the department’s capacity to automate fluid, medication, or nutrient delivery with precision, and treat young patients more effectively.
Ultimately, she said, it would improve the quality of healthcare delivery for children receiving treatment at the hospital.
Dr Schandorf also observed that interacting with children and their families helped uplift their spirits and reinforced hope among patients and their caregivers.
