The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has commended Telecel Ghana for its contribution to women’s health through the donation of modern cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment equipment to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

The donation, valued at approximately US$38,000, includes digital colposcopes, gynaecological examination couches, and lamps, essential tools for accurate screening, early diagnosis, and treatment of cervical lesions.

It forms part of Telecel Ghana’s support for the government’s MahamaCares initiative, officially known as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.

Similar equipment has been installed at the Tamale Teaching Hospital and the Sefwi-Wiawso Government Hospital as part of a broader effort to improve access to life-saving cervical cancer services nationwide.

Mr Akandoh noted that the intervention will help detect at least 2,800 previously undiagnosed cases of cervical cancer each year and directly benefit more than 10,000 women within two years.

He added that Telecel’s two-year commitment to supply consumables and spare parts guarantees service continuity and sustainability.

The Group CEO of Telecel, Moh Damush, reaffirmed the company’s belief that “community transcends technology,” saying that genuine corporate responsibility means improving lives beyond business.

He explained that the partnership with the Ministry of Health reflects Telecel’s long-term commitment to investing in the well-being of Ghanaians, particularly women, who are disproportionately affected by preventable diseases.

The Minister praised Telecel Ghana for its sustained partnership, describing the initiative as a model example of “Corporate Ghana for Health.”

He called on other corporate organisations to emulate the company’s example by supporting the government’s drive to expand cancer care, dialysis, and diagnostic services across the country.

Receiving the equipment, the Chief Executive Officer of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, expressed gratitude to both Telecel Ghana and the Ministry of Health.

He noted that the equipment will strengthen the hospital’s diagnostic capacity, enhance early detection, and improve the training of medical students.