UCC Institutional Affiliation Office donates medical equipment to University Hospital

In an effort to enhance healthcare services within the University of Cape Coast (UCC) community, the Institutional Affiliation Office (IAO) has donated essential medical equipment to the Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS).

The donated items, which included ceiling lamps and theatre beds, are part of a broader initiative to establish two fully equipped surgical theatres at the university hospital.

During a brief presentation ceremony held at the DUHS office on Thursday, March 20, 2024, the head of IAO, Dr. Justice Agyenim Boateng, emphasized that the donation fulfills a promise made to improve surgical facilities. He acknowledged the support of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, stating that the items would significantly enhance healthcare delivery for university staff and the broader community.

Dr. Boateng further expressed pride in this achievement and assured that the IAO remains committed to securing the remaining medical equipment needed to fully operationalize the two theatres. He encouraged other university departments to contribute towards the hospital’s development, stressing the importance of having a well-equipped facility within reach.

"This is where all of us will seek medical attention when we fall ill. If we don’t support the facility, we may have to travel long distances for treatment, and given the traffic situation and poor road conditions, some may not even make it in time," he cautioned.

Receiving the items on behalf of the hospital, Dr. James Kwadwo Prah, a representative of the Directorate of University Health Services, expressed gratitude to the IAO for its generosity. He noted that the equipment would enable the hospital to conduct multiple surgical operations simultaneously, reducing patient waiting times and improving overall healthcare delivery.

Once fully assembled, the new theatre equipment is expected to enhance the quality of medical care for university staff, their dependents, and the surrounding community.

The IAO’s support sets an example for other university units, raising the question of whether more departments will step up to contribute to the hospital’s development. Only time will tell.