UTAG-UCC Supports Healthcare Delivery with Donation to University Hospital
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) branch at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has made a significant contribution to healthcare delivery on campus through the donation of a vital medical device to the university’s hospital.
The association presented an Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) monitoring device to the UCC Hospital, following a request from hospital management for support in enhancing medical services. The presentation ceremony took place at the forecourt of the hospital’s administration block.
Speaking during the handover, the President of UTAG-UCC, Dr. Jerry Opoku Ansah, noted that the donation forms part of efforts to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare to both the university community and the general public. He further assured management that the association remains committed to providing additional support in the future.
Dr. Ansah also called on individuals and organisations within the university to contribute meaningfully toward improving healthcare delivery, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in supporting the institution’s health system. He described the UCC Hospital as a cornerstone of the university’s welfare structure and commended its staff for their dedication and professionalism.
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the hospital, the Director of University Health Services, Dr. James Kojo Prah, expressed appreciation to UTAG-UCC for the timely intervention. He highlighted the importance of the device in improving patient care and urged other benevolent groups to emulate the gesture.
Dr. Prah assured that the equipment would be used efficiently and maintained properly to encourage further support from stakeholders. He also took the opportunity to appeal for additional assistance, particularly in acquiring an automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) machine to further enhance emergency response capabilities.
The donation underscores the importance of collaboration within academic institutions in strengthening essential services such as healthcare, ultimately contributing to the well-being of both students and the wider community.
By: Aboagye Yaw Ankomah