As part of its social responsi- bilities, Melcom Group of Com- panies has renovated the Maternity Block of the 37 Military hospital in Accra to improve health delivery.
The project, which was under the Melcom Care Foundation re- painted the block and replaced items such as louver blades, ceiling fans, wiring system and light bulbs at an amount of GHc 30,000.
Also, the foundation donated food and other hospital materials for the benefit of patients who visit the hospital.
Speaking to the media, the Communications Director, Mr. Gordon Avenorgbo stated that as a part of a yearlong celebration of the companies 25 years operation in Ghana, Melcom has commenced the process of giving back to mem- bers of the community, who patronize goods from company.
He explained that the foundation selected the Maternity Block of the hospital due to the deplorable state of condition in which it was.
“This is our own way of helping refurbish the 37 Military Hospital for the benefit of all Ghanaians”, he said.
According to him, Melcom will continue to aid strategic institutions in the country particularly, health organiza- tions to help give back to the society.
He disclosed that the company has plans to replicate the gesture across the country including, a blood donation exercise to help refill
the blood banks in the country.
Receiving the donation, Colonel Dr. Samuel Adjei, expressed the hospital’s gratitude to the Management of Melcom.
He used the opportunity to appeal to other private agencies to aid the hospital by assisting patients who are unable to acquire some personal items like wheel chair, and clutches.
