International mining giant Newmont, as part of measures to improve healthcare delivery among its host communities, has donated over $42.2 million worth of essential medical supplies and equipment to health facilities in 36 countries.
The beneficiary countries include Ghana, Haiti, Guatemala, Guinea, Indonesia, Peru, Liberia, and Suriname.
In Ghana, it had earlier donated about 49 containers of medical supplies, worth over $9 million, to health facilities in their Ahafo host communities since Newmont began operations in Ghana in 2006.
Just a few months ago, the company donated a 40-foot container of medical equipment worth $350,000 to the Duayaw Nkwanta Hospital, Yamfo Health Center, and the Susuanso Clinic in their Ahafo North communities.
Abraham Agbozo, Head of External Relations at Newmont, indicated this in Goaso when the miner, in partnership with Project CURE, handed over large quantities of medical supplies valued at over $700,000 to six medical facilities in the Ahafo and Bono Regions.
The equipment and supplies donated include glucose meters, laryngoscopes, BiPAP and CPAP machines, defibrillators, electrosurgical units, adult and fetal patient monitors, and nebulizers, among others.
The beneficiary facilities include the Goaso Municipal Hospital, Mehame CHPS Compound, Nkaseim Health Center, Atronie Health Center, Kenyasi District Hospital, and the Sunyani Municipal Hospital.
The donation aimed to strengthen the quality of medical care in these two regions, a gratifying assignment for the global mining company, especially as it pertains to the very existence and well-being of people.
It is also expected to reduce patient referrals due to a lack of equipment and support maternal and child health services, improve emergency response in various health facilities, enhance infection prevention and control, and support health professionals to deliver care safely and effectively.
Additionally, the Head of External Relations noted that we regularly train health professionals in our host communities to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to deliver the highest quality of care to patients.
He said that aside from their work with Project CURE, the Ahafo South operations collaborated with the Asutifi North District Assembly to upgrade the Kenyasi Health Center into a District Hospital.
It also established the Ntotroso College of Nursing through their development foundation, NADeF, among several health interventions.
“These initiatives have not only improved healthcare delivery but also nurtured the next generation of health professionals needed to serve our nation,” said Abraham Agbozo.
He stressed that as a business that prioritizes health and safety, Newmont’s investments and contributions in the health sector align with their purpose of creating value and improving lives through sustainable and responsible mining.
The Head of External Relations expressed optimism that the donation will significantly enhance health facilities and elevate the standard of medical care in the Ahafo and Bono regions.
He thanked the Ghana Health Service and all health professionals in the regions for their hard work and dedication in the discharge of their duties, saying that, “I know you will use these supplies to the utmost benefit of the communities and the patients you serve.”
Mr. Abraham Agbozo charged the leadership of the Ahafo region to continue to collaborate with the company and explore more opportunities to improve the lives of the people they serve through dialogue and efficient partnerships.
Dr. Akosua Agyeiwaa Owusu-Sarpong, the Ahafo Regional Director of Health Services, who received the items, expressed gratitude to Newmont Ghana for their consistent support for healthcare in the region.
She hailed the company for supporting health infrastructure upgrades, funding health programs, and making a comprehensive donation of essential medical equipment.
“Your contributions will continue to address key health gaps and make a real difference in people’s lives in the Ahafo region and beyond,” the Regional Director emphasized.
Charity Gardiner, the Ahafo Regional Minister, in his remarks, said Newmont has demonstrated that it is a good corporate citizen and pledged to sustain the partnership between the Regional Coordinating Council and the miner to ensure a safer living.
According to her, health is a shared responsibility, and when government and development partners invest in health, they invest in productivity, stability, and national development.
The Minister emphasized that the generosity of Newmont has planted seeds of hope and healing in the Ahafo region, adding that “you have not only donated equipment; you have invested in lives—in mothers, children, the elderly, and the vulnerable.”
Mrs. Charity Gardiner urged healthcare professionals in the Ahafo region to be accountable, innovative, and responsive in maximizing the use of these resources and creating an enabling environment for such partnerships to thrive.
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