Ghana: Newmont donates vein-finder machines to Korle Bu Polyclinic

Newmont , a gold mining company, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery with the donation of three vein-finder machines to the Korle Bu Polyclinic/Family Medicine Department (KPFMD).

The equipment, valued at GH₵58,500, is designed to assist clinicians to identify veins more efficiently. This is expected to significantly reduce the challenges often encountered in obtaining venous access, particularly among paediatric, elderly, and emergency patients, while also enhancing the training of Family Physicians at the facility.

Speaking at a brief presentation ceremony, Newmont’s Director of Communication and External Relations, Mr. David Johnson, supported by Ms. Georgina Bartels, Director and People Business Partner, emphasised the company’s dedication to championing initiatives that strengthen the healthcare sector.

Receiving the machines on behalf of the Polyclinic, the Head of Department (HOD), Dr. George Bediako Nketiah, expressed deep appreciation for Newmont’s timely support.

He commended his predecessor, Dr. Priscilla Vandyck-Sey, and other staff such as Dr Adwoa Beecham , Dr Maxwell Amo and Dr Ernest Anim Opare for initiating and realizing the support drive.

Dr. Nketiah further lauded the expertise of the medical staff at the facility, describing the Polyclinic as a premier centre staffed with a high number of consultants and Family Physicians dedicated to public health.

“KPFMD is the only centre currently training palliative and geriatric physicians. If anyone gives you these physicians, we trained them,” he stated.

Dr. Nketiah was supported by the Clinical Care Coordinator, Dr. Baaba Damoah, and Mr. Abdul-Shakuru Zakaria, Public Relations Officer.