Accra: A visiting couple, Drs Santana and Karen Williams, have paid the medical bills of eight women at the 37 Military Hospital's Maternity Ward, amounting to over GH?18,000.00 as part of their 30th wedding anniversary celebration. The couple also donated sets of curtains to the hospital's gynecology unit to enhance the comfort and privacy of patients.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Karen Williams stated that their gesture was a personal and meaningful way to give back to society, particularly to women who are vulnerable and struggling to meet the cost of childbirth. She emphasized the importance of their philanthropic work, noting that supporting women and the marginalized is a priority for them. The couple's philanthropic efforts in Ghana began in 2023, starting with support to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and they plan to continue aiding the health sector and other causes close to their hearts.
The donation was facilitated by TEAM CSR Ghana, a local non-governmental organization. Mr. Jonathan Akuamoah, CEO and Founder of TEAM CSR Ghana, mentioned that the couple's donation aligns with the organization's mission of inspiring visitors to make meaningful contributions during their time in Ghana. He highlighted their Water for Life Initiative, which has provided boreholes to over 120 villages, benefiting over 200,000 Ghanaians. The organization encourages visitors from the diaspora to give back, using photographs and media coverage to show the impact of donations and motivate others to contribute.
Hospital officials, including Lt. Grace Aidoo, Senior Midwifery Officer, and Capt. Kofi Agyemang, Health Services Administrator at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Division, received the donation and expressed gratitude for the couple's support. They highlighted the relief and hope this support provides to patients who struggle to pay for their care and called on other philanthropists, especially members of the Ghanaian diaspora, to support healthcare facilities and patients in need.
The eight women whose medical bills were cleared expressed their appreciation to the couple, describing the donation as a significant source of comfort during a challenging time.
