Asthma Ghana donates over GH¢50,000 worth of aerochambers to Ho Teaching Hospital
Asthma Ghana, a local non-governmental organisation, has donated 100 aerochambers, also known as valved holding spacers, valued at more than GH¢50,000 to the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) to support respiratory care. The donation was led by the organisation’s Founder and Executive Director, Prof Victor Wutor, who was supported by Mr John Desmond Wutor. The medical […]
A Ghanaian non-governmental organization called Asthma Ghana recently donated 100 aerochambers, also known as valved holding spacers, to the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH). The aerochambers, valued at over GH¢50,000, were donated by the organization's Founder and Executive Director, Prof Victor Wutor, along with Mr John Desmond Wutor.
The devices were officially received by the hospital administration, including the Public Relations Officer and hospital management, during a brief ceremony at the facility's administrative grounds.
The main purpose of the donation is to support the hospital's Asthma Clinic and emergency units. Aerochambers are medical devices that work with metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) to slow the delivery of medication, making it easier for patients, particularly young children and older adults, to inhale the medication effectively. Prof Wutor highlighted that managing asthma is a priority in Ghana, and the correct use of inhalers can be the difference between life and death.
He expressed hope that the donated aerochambers would ease the burden on families and provide healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to improve patient outcomes in the Volta Region.
The hospital's administration thanked Prof Wutor and Asthma Ghana for their generous contribution. They stated that the devices would be distributed to the Paediatrics Department, Accident and Emergency Unit, and the Asthma Clinic. The administration emphasized that respiratory care is crucial in emergency management and noted that partnerships with civil society organizations can help vulnerable patients access essential treatment while reducing the financial strain on families.
Asthma Ghana also called on corporate organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and policymakers to support the expansion of access to respiratory healthcare in Ghana. The organization, based at Viva Atlantis Pharmacy in Sowutuom, Accra, plans to build upon this initiative by establishing patient support clubs and offering additional clinical training resources to healthcare professionals throughout the country.
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