By Frederica Mensah and Desmond Cudjoe
A total of 40 newborn babies delivered on Christmas Day, December 25 within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis have received hampers from MTN Ghana.
The gesture by MTN demonstrates their commitment to caring for the well-being of Ghanaians, especially by providing essential items to families with newborns, with the aim to alleviate some of the pressures associated with caring for a new life.
The hampers contained items including baby clothes, detergents, toys, blankets and some personal care items.
This year, the company donated to the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Essikado Hospital and the Takoradi Hospital.
Speaking to journalists, the Regional Senior Manager for South-West Business District, MTN Ghana, Prince Owusu Nyarko said the Baby Hamper Distribution project, is a flagship initiative that embodies the spirit of giving and caring that defines MTN.
He noted that, this year, 30 health facilities across the 16 regions of the country benefitted from this benevolent act.
He said since the implementation of the project in 2011, MTN Ghana has distributed over 3,500 hampers.
Mr Owusu Nyarko stated that, building on the success of last year’s distribution of 500 hampers, they distributed 600 hampers across all regions.
He said the Baby Hamper Distribution project is a shining example of MTN’s dedication to giving back to the community.
A Staff Midwife at Essikado Hospital, Haggai Mensah who expressed appreciation to MTN for the gesture towards the newborn babies also touched on their challenges.
She called on philanthropists to support the hospital with monitors, screens and inter-coms to help make their work easier.
