Mr. Thomas Kofi Alonsi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Builsa North and Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority, has made a significant donation of medical consumables to two major healthcare facilities in the Builsa North Municipality. The recipient hospitals, Sandema Hospital in Sandema and St. Lucas Hospital in Wiaga, are key referral centers that serve a large number of patients from across the municipality.
Despite his loss in the recent parliamentary elections to Mr. James Agalga, Mr. Alonsi expressed gratitude to the people of Builsa North for their support during the campaign. He acknowledged that in every competition, there are wins and losses, but he remains optimistic, stating that "God's time is the best."
Mr. Alonsi emphasized the importance of supporting local health institutions, noting that both Sandema and St. Lucas Hospitals are critical to the health and well-being of many in the region. His donation aims to alleviate some of the challenges faced by these facilities, particularly the shortage of essential medical supplies.
The donated items include several boxes of gloves, plasters, gallons of methylated spirit, rolls of cotton wool, boxes of catheters, and various detergents for cleaning and disinfection. These supplies are expected to ease the burden on healthcare workers and improve patient care.
At Sandema Hospital, the Administrator, Mr. Timbawu Cletus Apui, expressed his appreciation for the donation, acknowledging the pressing challenges facing the hospital, particularly the shortage of medical consumables. He praised Mr. Alonsi for his generosity and reaffirmed that the Regional Director of Health Services is working diligently to address the hospital’s challenges. However, he also called for further support, especially in terms of infrastructure, to enhance the hospital's capacity to deliver quality healthcare.
At St. Lucas Hospital in Wiaga, the hospital's accountant, Mr. Konlan Samuel, also expressed gratitude for the donation, noting that the facility had previously requested medical supplies, some of which had not been fulfilled. He acknowledged that although Mr. Alonsi did not win the election, his ongoing commitment to supporting the people of Builsa North is a testament to his dedication to the community.
Both hospitals are hopeful that more stakeholders and philanthropists will step forward to support their efforts, as the need for medical supplies and infrastructure development remains critical.
Mr. Alonsi’s gesture is seen as a reflection of his commitment to the health and welfare of his constituents, regardless of the electoral outcome.
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