The new unit is expected to address a critical gap in healthcare delivery for the University community and its surrounding areas. Credit: Anderson Peron/Shutterstock.

Construction of a new paediatric unit has commenced in the University of Ghana Hospital in Accra, aimed at enhancing healthcare services for children.

Upon completion, the unit will feature a six-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for pre-term babies and a high-dependency unit consisting of eight beds for specialised paediatric care, reported Ghana News Agency (GNA).

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It will also include an infant unit consisting of eight beds, a two-bedroom isolation unit, a private room accommodating two beds, a ward with 16 beds for toddlers and older children, theatre and recovery units, and a three-room labour and delivery suite equipped with the necessary equipment.

This unit is funded by the GCB Bank, which cut the sod for the construction of the project.

The project is part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to contribute to the health of young children.

The groundbreaking event was attended by GCB Bank executives, hospital leadership, and the University of Ghana’s academic community.

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GCB Bank managing director Kofi Adomakoh was quoted by GNA as saying: “We do not view this project merely as an infrastructure investment. It is an investment in our children’s lives, our healthcare system’s resilience and our community’s prosperity. It reflects a broader aspiration of promoting social responsibility and fostering sustainable development in every part of the country.”

The new unit is expected to address a critical gap in healthcare delivery for the University community and its surrounding areas.

GCB Bank has a history of supporting the health sector through donations of cash, equipment, and infrastructure to various health facilities, including the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital.

University of Ghana vice-chancellor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo said: “It is important to acknowledge that the resources required to transform the operations of the hospital and the health services directorate cannot be shouldered by the university alone.

“This is why we are especially grateful for the strong and enduring partnerships we have cultivated with external stakeholders over the years. One such invaluable partner is GCB Bank, which has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the development of the university.”