Bishop T Ga Clud Donates to Korle -Bu (page 3, Nov 9)

The Sickle Cell Clinic of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has received three sphygmomanometers worth 600 pounds from the Bishop T Ga Club.
The sphygmomanometers (blood pressure monitoring machine), are meant to aid the doctors in the monitoring of the blood pressure of patient without stress.
Presenting the items, the Chairperson of the club, Mrs Regina Akumiah said the group,based in London, decided to support the sickle cell unit of the hospital because of the prevalence of the sickle cell disease.
She said since the disease could affect the families of the members of the club and other individuals, it was appropriate for the club to extend a helping hand to the Sickle Cell Clinic.
Mrs Akumiah said the group donated computers and other items to the clinic last two years, therefore, the presentation of the blood pressure monitoring machine was in fulfilment of the promise the club made to offer a helping hand on an occasionally basis.
Dr Ivy Ekem, a senior physician at the clinic, said the clinic had been facing various challenges for the past years including lack of doctors for the unit, poor salaries and lack of adequate facilities.
She expressed appreciation to the club and appealed to other organisations and individuals to emulate the example.