In a major contribution to healthcare delivery in Ghana, Breast Care International has partnered with Direct Relief USA and Teva Pharmaceuticals to distribute essential medicines to over 20 health facilities across the country.
The support targets patients who struggle to afford critical treatment, particularly in oncology, mental health and general care.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Peace and Love Hospital in the Oforikrom Municipality on Thursday, November 13.
The donated medications span several categories, including cancer drugs such as Capecitabine 500 mg tablets, antihypertensives like Amlodipine 10 mg, and antibiotics, including Amoxicillin 500 mg and Azithromycin 250 mg.
Others are mental health medications such as Bupropion Hydrochloride 100 mg and Nefazodone Hydrochloride 100 mg.
Also included were Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg, Metronidazole injection 500 mg, Betamethasone Dipropionate Clotrimazole cream, Isoflurane 99.9 percent, and Theraflu Severe Cold Relief chewable tablets.
Some of the beneficiary facilities include Willingway Rehab and Recovery Center, Korase CAPS Compound, BasicNeeds Ghana, Effiduase Asokore Health Centre, Kokofu Government Hospital and XTAN Medical Aid, Joma.
Officials noted that the diverse list of drugs will improve treatment outcomes for patients served in both urban and rural communities.
Direct Relief’s collaboration with Breast Care International dates back more than a decade.
The organisation has provided over 100 million dollars in medical support to BCI since 2014.
Representatives at the event described the continuing partnership as a lifeline for underserved communities across the country.
Presenting the items, President of Breast Care International Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai said the intervention would significantly help patients in remote and low-income communities.
“These drugs are meant for those who cannot pay for them. They must be given out freely,” she said.
She stressed that any attempt to sell the medications would constitute a breach of the agreement with Direct Relief USA.
Dr Wiafe Addai, who also serves as CEO of Peace and Love Hospitals, expressed heartfelt appreciation to Direct Relief USA and Teva Pharmaceuticals for what she described as “consistent and compassionate support” for Ghana’s healthcare needs.
She added that the donation further strengthens the national response to cancer and other chronic conditions.
Reacting to the gesture, Dr Aaron Prosper Kuubagr, a clinical psychologist at Willingway Rehab and Recovery Center, said the donation had brought great relief.
“Our facility operates largely on humanitarian grounds, so this support eases a huge financial burden,” he stated.
He explained that the availability of essential mental health drugs would significantly improve patient care and accessibility.
Dr Kuubagr pledged that all medications received would be handed out at no cost to patients.
He added that the facility was committed to honouring the conditions attached to the donation.
“We will make sure these drugs reach the people who need them most,” he said, describing the presentation as a timely intervention that enhances their ability to serve vulnerable groups.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Francis Appiah
