Health Ministry receives $100,000 pulse oximeter to support free primary healthcare

The Ministry of Health received a donation of advanced bedside pulse oximeters valued at more than $100,000 to support the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative. The medical equipment was donated by WAMPHARMA as part of efforts to strengthen child healthcare delivery and improve access to quality primary healthcare services across the country.

David Sam, the company's Director of Partnerships and Sales for West Africa, said the donation followed engagements with Masimo on ways of supporting the government's flagship healthcare programme. He noted that the equipment would help enhance patient monitoring and contribute to improved healthcare outcomes, particularly among children receiving care at health facilities. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh expressed appreciation to the company for the gesture, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in the Free Primary Healthcare policy.

The donation forms part of broader efforts to equip health facilities with modern medical devices to enhance service delivery under the Free Primary Healthcare programme.