The UK‑Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) announced today that it has gathered GHS923,165.00 in cash donations to purchase three specialised incubators for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital (PMLCH) in Accra. The funds were raised through a public drive and contributions from member companies such as Fidelity Bank Ghana and Blue Skies Products Ghana Ltd.
In addition to the medical equipment, UKGCC member G4S Security Services Ltd. has installed a CCTV monitoring system across key areas of the hospital, worth GHS67,917.44, to address security and operational needs identified by the hospital administration.
During the presentation ceremony, Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of UKGCC, highlighted the strategic vision behind the initiative. She said, “As the UKGCC celebrates ten years of driving economic growth and trade relations between the United Kingdom and Ghana, we recognise that true business sustainability is anchored in social well‑being.” Kyiamah added that equipping the NICU with state‑of‑the‑art incubators would enable fragile, premature infants to receive the precise environmental conditions and real‑time vital tracking they need to survive and thrive, advancing United Nations SDG 3.
Kyiamah also thanked the corporate donors, the UKGCC Executive Council, the UK‑based Advisory Board, the IT Consortium’s digital crowdfunding Chango platform, and all individuals who contributed. She noted that the initiative also advances SDG 17, underscoring the power of collective action. The Ga Mantse Foundation was acknowledged for its earlier fundraising campaign that drew UKGCC’s attention to PMLCH’s needs.
Dr. Mame Yaa Nyarko, Medical Superintendent of PMLCH, expressed gratitude to UKGCC and the donors. She said, “We are extremely grateful to the UK‑Ghana Chamber of Commerce and to every company and individual who responded to the appeal. UKGCC’s support goes beyond facilitating the donations; it demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships, advocacy, and collaboration in addressing critical healthcare needs.” Dr. Nyarko added that the funds would strengthen neonatal care and improve survival outcomes for newborns, especially during Prematurity Awareness Month. She also welcomed the security enhancements, noting they would contribute to a safer hospital environment.
The campaign employed documentary storytelling, interviews with hospital personnel and parents, social media advocacy, and donor engagement to raise awareness of the hospital’s neonatal equipment needs. For UKGCC, the intervention reflects a commitment to extending the value of its business network beyond trade and investment to address important community needs. The initiative builds on previous fundraising efforts that supported the establishment of a clinical trials unit at the University of Ghana Medical Centre and the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation.
UKGCC’s presentation ceremony brought together representatives from the chamber and senior hospital administrators, marking a significant milestone in corporate social responsibility and community health in Ghana.
