By Isaac Arkoh
Cape Coast, Sept. 4, GNA – Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has presented a state-of-the-art ultrasound diagnostic system to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Hospital during a ceremony on Wednesday.
The donation was part of a larger effort to enhance healthcare services at the facility and improve diagnostic capabilities for students, lecturers, staff and the wider UCC community.
The ultrasound system features advanced imaging technology that enables healthcare providers to conduct non-invasive internal scans.
It supports various functions, including obstetric and gynaecological assessments, abdominal and cardiac imaging, as well as vascular examinations.
Most importantly, it will enhance maternal and foetal health monitoring, facilitate early detection of tumours and cysts and assist in managing chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular diseases.
The equipment’s portability and user-friendly design ensure that trained personnel operates it easily, resulting in quicker service delivery for patients to ease long queues.
Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, Central Regional Minister, officially handed over the machine on behalf of the Vice President.
He said the donation reflected the Vice President’s commitment to quality health care in line with the government’s strong commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and making advanced medical diagnostics accessible to Ghanaians.
UCC’s first female Vice Chancellor, now the Vice President of the Republic, reiterated her dedication to supporting the hospital to alleviate the significant Out-Patients Department burden on the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.
She encouraged management of the hospital to maintain the equipment to ensure it effectively brought healthcare services closer to the community.
The Vice President urged Ghanaians to prioritise their health and also avoid practices that may deteriorate their health.
“We must make conscious efforts to ensure that we safeguard our health by being proactive and refraining from activities that would put our health at risk,” she said
Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Vice Chancellor of UCC, along with the hospital management, gratefully received the ultrasound system.
He expressed appreciation for the donation and lauded the Vice President’s commitment to advancing maternal and child healthcare, youth empowerment, and quality medical services at the University Hospital.
In a brief statement, Dr James Pra, Administrator at the hospital, pledged management’s commitment to maintaining the equipment properly to reduce patient queues, and appealed for additional logistical support, particularly ventilators.
They explained that the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital houses the only well-equipped intensive care unit with about three beds for the Central, Western and Western North regions.
“When these beds are fully occupied, patients often face difficulties accessing intensive care, sometimes requiring transfers to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where space is also limited.
“We have adequate space and trained personnel to operate them,” the hospital management said while encouraging others to follow the Vice President’s exemplary support.
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