Suaman MP donates slit lamp biomicroscope, other equipment worth GH¢95,000 to Dadieso Polyclinic
The Member of Parliament for Suaman, Frederick Addy, popularly known as Freddy’s, has donated medical equipment worth GH¢95,000 to the Dadieso Polyclinic to improve eye care services at the facility. The donation includes a slit lamp biomicroscope, a 226-piece complete trial lens set, an applanation tonometer, an ophthalmoscope and a Snellen eye chart with lead […]
Freddy's, the Member of Parliament for Suaman, presented a donation of medical equipment worth GH¢95,000 to the Dadieso Polyclinic. The gift comprises a slit lamp biomicroscope, a comprehensive trial lens set, an applanation tonometer, an ophthalmoscope, and a Snellen eye chart equipped with lead light. This equipment is set to bolster the polyclinic's eye care unit, enhancing its ability to diagnose and treat various eye conditions.
Addressing the donation, Freddy's emphasized that it aligns with his broader initiative to upgrade the facility's infrastructure and equipment, aiming for it to attain hospital status. He stressed that such enhancements are crucial to ensure residents have access to top-tier healthcare services without having to travel outside their district.
The donation also alleviates the burden on patients needing specialized eye care services. Abigail Achiaa Manu, the Ophthalmic Nurse at the Dadieso Polyclinic, expressed her gratitude, highlighting that the new equipment would minimize the necessity for patients to travel considerable distances for eye care. She further elaborated on the equipment's utility in diagnosing and managing conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis, and trachoma at the clinic.
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