Aurum Institute Ghana, a health-based non-governmental organization has donated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to the Ghana Infectious Disease Center and the Ga East Municipal Hospital.

The donation of the PPEs is to assist in ongoing efforts towards the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The items include surgical masks, disposable gloves, alcohol spray, sputum containers, towel tissues, and face shields.

Though Covid restrictions have been relaxed across most parts of the world, doctors, however, continue to caution the public to be on the lookout for a possible resurgence, whilst advising people to take the vaccine.

As a healthcare organisation, Aurum Institute continues to support medical facilities to empower them to not only work effectively but protect themselves from associated dangers. The donated items are therefore to serve that purpose.

The MPH. Program Manager (IMPAACT4COVID19) at Aurum Institute, Nana Kofi Quakyi, who handed over the items to the hospital commended the medical personnel for the tireless efforts they put in during the difficult period of the pandemic.

Receiving the items on behalf of the hospital, Dr. Ebenezer Oduro Mensah, Medical Superintendent at Ga East, expressed the hospital’s appreciation to Aurum. He said though the situation is not as alarming as it used to be, they will continue to work hard to ensure they contain the virus spread.

“These items are going to go a long way to ensure that the staff remain protected, and are able to offer the necessary help of our clients who will be able to come in-not only with Covid-19 but other infectious conditions.

“Already, we have monkeypox, acute hemorrhagic fevers coming up, so it is important that we continue to keep effective control measures,” he added.

Miss Lucy Addy, Deputy Nursing Officer at the Infectious Diseases Centre, also expressed appreciation to Aurum for the contribution towards the discharge of their services to the public.