In a significant boost to local healthcare delivery, Underground Mining Alliance (UMA) has officially presented three (3) modern vein finders to the AngloGold Ashanti Health Foundation (AGAHF) in Obuasi.

The donation forms part of UMA’s ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of the communities in which it operates. A vein finder is a high-tech medical device that uses infrared technology to map peripheral veins on the skin’s surface, significantly improving the accuracy of blood draws and IV insertions — particularly for children, the elderly, and patients requiring frequent intravenous access, such as those at the Sickle Cell Unit.

The presentation was led by Oscar Van Ehen, UMA’s Operations Manager for Ghana. During the handover, Mr. Van Ehen emphasized that the alliance views its presence in Ghana not merely as a business venture, but as a partnership with the people.

“Supporting the AGA Health Foundation allows us to touch lives beyond the mine. We are proud to provide equipment that enhances the comfort and care of patients,” he stated.

Receiving the equipment on behalf of the AGA Health Foundation’s Sickle Cell Unit, Dr. Bernice Kyerewaa Karkari Apawu, Paediatric Specialist, expressed deep appreciation, describing the donation as timely. She noted that the devices would significantly reduce the distress often associated with “difficult sticks” during clinical procedures, thereby improving the overall patient experience at the facility.

This gesture reinforces the collaborative spirit between UMA and healthcare providers in Obuasi. By equipping the AGA Health Foundation with advanced medical technology, UMA is helping to ensure that the community continues to access modern, efficient, and patient-centred healthcare services.

The total cost involved in the procurement of the three vein finders is Fifty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH₵50,000.00).