MTN Ghana has once again brought smiles to mothers and newborn babies in Takoradi as part of its annual Christmas Day outreach to hospitals.

The telecommunications giant on December 25 presented 40 baby hampers to mothers who delivered on Christmas Day at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital and Essikado Hospital.

Speaking during the exercise, Kennedy Ofosuhene, MTN South–West Corporate Services Advisor said the initiative has become a meaningful tradition aimed at supporting families at a critical moment and strengthening MTN’s bond with host communities.

“Every year on Christmas Day, MTN visits hospitals to welcome babies born on December 25. It is something we have done consistently, and it has been warmly received by both parents and hospital management,” he said.

According to him, the hampers were presented to mothers who were still on admission at the time of MTN’s visit, ensuring immediate support to those who needed it most.

“When we arrive at the hospitals, we consider the children who are still there. In total, we distributed 40 hampers across the two facilities,” Mr. Ofosuhene explained.

He noted that beyond the gifts, the initiative is driven by compassion and a desire to ease the burden on vulnerable mothers, recalling a touching experience from a previous year.

“Last year, we met a mother who had virtually nothing for her baby. The items we gave her made a huge difference and put smiles on her face. Experiences like that motivate us to continue this gesture,” he added.

Management and staff of the Essikado Hospital expressed deep appreciation to MTN for the support. Veronica Inkoom, Senior Midwife Officer at the Essikado Hospital, described the gesture as timely and impactful.

“We say a big thank you to MTN for the wonderful gift hampers given to our mothers. God richly bless you and grant you a bountiful harvest so that you can continue to support us in the years ahead,” she said.

She explained that the hampers significantly reduce the financial burden on new mothers, especially those who struggle to afford basic baby items after delivery.

“These hampers mean a lot to the mothers. They help them care for their babies and relieve some of the financial pressure they would otherwise face,” Madam Inkoom noted.

While commending MTN’s support, she also appealed for further assistance to help expand maternity care at the facility.

“One of our major challenges is space. During peak delivery periods, some mothers have to be referred because there is no room. We are appealing for support to help us build another maternity block to cater for more mothers,” she added.

The Christmas outreach forms part of MTN Ghana’s broader corporate social responsibility efforts, focused on community support, compassion, and shared celebration during significant moments of life.