The Chief Executive Officer of Ho Teaching Hospital, Dr Hintermann KK Mbroh has called for support for the hospital.

The CEO has also commended the family of a 31-year-old Ghanaian woman who tragically passed away in England for their generous donation of medical equipment to the hospital.

Daniella Emefa Dzikunoo, a young Ghanaian residing in England and working with the National Health Service (NHS), sadly passed away on April 22, 2024, after a brief illness.

Her sudden death was a heartbreaking loss for her family and colleagues.

Her mother, Madam Mabel Maginn, revealed that Daniella had a deep passion for supporting healthcare institutions as part of her corporate social responsibility. To honor her legacy, a group of colleagues and friends from the NHS in England have come together to continue the work she cared so deeply about.

Daniella, who died at the age of 31, was known for her dedication to improving healthcare outcomes and advocating for the most vulnerable.

In tribute to her memory, members of the NHS BME Staff Network, the Development Network-NHS, the Bristol Railway Engineers, and the cast of A Raisin in the Sun at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre joined forces to celebrate her life and contributions.

Daniella’s parents hail from the Volta Region of Ghana. Her mother, Madam Mabel Maginn, accompanied by her aunt, Gifty Fianu, and other family members, traveled to Ho to present medical equipment to the Ho Teaching Hospital on behalf of the donors.

The donation was made in memory of Daniella, with the aim of supporting healthcare education and training for the next generation of caregivers in the Volta Region and beyond.

The donation included three Patient Vital Signs Monitors, valued at over $6,000. These all-in-one devices are used to monitor blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, and other vital signs, and will significantly aid in patient care at the hospital. Daniella’s family expressed pride in her enduring legacy.

During the donation ceremony, Dr Hintermann KK Mbroh called on other corporate entities, philanthropic groups and individuals to emulate the gesture and support Ho Teaching Hospital with essential medical equipment.

He emphasised that such contributions are vital to improving healthcare delivery and saving lives in the region.

In conclusion, the family has requested that 100% of any funds raised in Daniella’s name be directed toward improving health education programmes at Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region.

Meanwhile, George Tetteh, Director of Administration at Ho Teaching Hospital, has appealed to the general public and corporate bodies to support the hospital with additional medical equipment to enhance healthcare delivery in the region.