University of Ghana Medical Centre receives medical supplies

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has received a consignment of medical supplies from MedDrop Box Inc, marking the fourth consecutive year the organisation has provided such support to the facility.

A medical officer at UGMC, Dr Faisal Tikuma Abdallah, acknowledged receipt of the supplies and said consumable medical items form a significant part of hospital operations.

According to him, the availability of such items helps reduce operational pressures, particularly in cases where patients may struggle to afford certain medical materials.

Dr Abdallah added that UGMC has maintained a working relationship with MedDrop Box Inc over the past four years and expressed the hospital’s expectation that the collaboration would continue, subject to operational needs.

Speaking after the presentation, the President of MedDrop Box Inc, Nana Somuah, said the supplies form part of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to support healthcare delivery in Ghana, despite logistical challenges encountered this year.

According to him, delays in sourcing some items and changes in partner contacts at collaborating hospitals affected the volume of supplies delivered. He noted, however, that the organisation was still able to make the donation this year.

Somuah explained that MedDrop Box Inc works with UGMC to identify items that align with the hospital’s operational needs, adding that most of the supplies are consumables used in patient care.

He indicated that a significant portion of the items was sourced from the Orthopedic Centre at Bristol Health in Connecticut, noting that UGMC was selected as a recipient because of its capacity to utilise specialised surgical supplies.

The President of MedDrop Box Inc further disclosed that the organisation is exploring partnerships to expand the range of items it donates, particularly general-purpose medical supplies that could be useful to a wider range of health facilities, including those in resource-limited settings.

He noted that while UGMC is able to utilise most of the specialised items, some supplies such as sutures may be more beneficial in hospitals with fewer resources.