By Dennis Peprah
Sunyani (Bono), June 25, GNA-Mr Stephen Blewett, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, has reaffirmed the company’s dedication to improving healthcare delivery in the country.
He said the company would enhance the well-being of communities through a major hospital bed and furniture refurbishment initiative under this year’s ‘21 Days of Y’ello Care’ programme.
Mr Blewett said this in a statement issued after he joined the MTN Ghana employee volunteers and partners to refurbish the Maamobi General Hospital in Accra with hospital beds and furniture.
He said that initiative reflected MTN’s belief that meaningful change happens when people go beyond financial support and become personally involved in transforming lives.
“For patients receiving care, a hospital bed is more than furniture. It is a place of healing, recovery and renewed hope”, Mr Blewett stated.
He added that through the intervention, the MTN Ghana was helping to create safer, more comfortable and dignified spaces for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
Describing 21 Days of Y’ello Care as one of MTN Ghana’s most impactful employee volunteer initiatives, Mr Blewett noted that every year, employees dedicate their time, energy and skills to making a lasting difference in communities across Ghana.
“Giving back is not only about financial contributions. It is about being present, actively participating and working alongside communities to create positive change,” he said.
Under the initiative, the MTN Ghana has already refurbished 3,880 hospital beds nationwide.
The intervention includes mechanical restoration, repairs, repainting and refurbishment of hospital furniture, including reupholstering wooden furniture across selected healthcare facilities.
Mr Blewett explained that beyond improving infrastructure, the project was ultimately about restoring comfort, dignity and quality care for patients and creating environments that support healing.
He called on corporate organisations to play a more active role in addressing national development challenges, especially within the healthcare sector.
The CEO said: “Imagine the impact if every major company committed to supporting healthcare facilities and other critical sectors.
“Together, we can strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system and improve the quality of life for thousands of people,” he said.
Beyond infrastructure support, MTN Ghana also announced a partnership with DOSH Health Insurance to extend care to vulnerable patients facing financial hardship.
Through the partnership, DOSH Health Insurance will provide a health insurance support package valued at GH¢1 million to assist patients who have been medically discharged but are unable to settle their hospital bills.
Madam Belinda Amoo, the Head of Sales and Marketing of the DOSH Health Insurance, explained that the initiative demonstrated the power of partnership in ensuring healthcare remains accessible to those who need it most.
“This intervention goes beyond settling hospital bills. Beneficiaries will also receive health insurance coverage to support subsequent medical visits throughout the year, ensuring continued access to healthcare services,” she stated.
The programme is expected to support approximately 100 beneficiaries across selected healthcare facilities nationwide, helping individuals return home not only free from financial burden, but with continued access to healthcare support.
Through initiatives such as 21 Days of Y’ello Care, MTN Ghana continues to mobilise employees to contribute their time, skills and passion to initiatives that create lasting impact and support national development, proving that together, communities can be strengthened and lives transformed.
GNA
Edited by Benjamin Mensah
Reporter: Dennis Peprah
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