Rotary Club of Accra Legon East Donates NICU to University Hospital to Boost Infant Healthcare

Over the weekend, the Rotary Club of Accra Legon East handed over a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to the Legon Hospital.

District Governor (DG) Florence Maame Hagan, noted that the project was a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Accra Legon East and the Rotary Club of Pocatello, Idaho, USA.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo expressed gratitude for the strong support from the Club over the years and noted that the provision of the facility is in line with two priorities in the newly launched UG Strategic Plan, on enhancing engagements and partnerships as well as promoting staff and faculty welfare.

The ceremony was attended by the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, Hon. Lydia Seyram Alhassan; the District Director, Ayawaso West, Ghana Health Service, Dr Louisa Mantey; leadership and members of the Club, as well as staff of the hospital.

The Club has pledged to support the purchase of equipment needed to get the NICU operational.

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