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NLA Supports Bolgatanga Health Centre

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NLA LOGO NThe National Lotteries Authority (NLA) on Wednesday donated assorted medical items and furniture to the Bolgatanga Health Centre as part of its corporate social responsibility to society.

The items valued at GH¢6,000.00 included a sterilizing machine, blood pressure apparatus, a pediatric weighing machine, 10 office metallic chairs, 10 plastic chairs, 10 benches and three office desks.

Mr George Gyamfi-Osew, Director of Operations at the NLA, making the presentation noted that funds accrued from lottery were paid into the Consolidated Fund, but noted that the Authority was also obliged to support communities.

He said in consultation with the community, the NLA saw that residents mostly needed healthcare support, hence the decision to make the items available to the clinic.

Mr Gyamfi-Osew expressed the hope that the items would go a long way to promote health care delivery in the Bolgatanga Municipality.

He cautioned members of the public involved in illegal lotto operation (Banka to Banka) to desist from the act as it hampered the authority’s efforts in generating enough revenue for national development.

“These illegal operators have no overheads whatsoever and should not function. If their activities should cease, monies going to wrong pockets could be channeled into the development of communities and ultimately increase government coffers for national development”, he said.

He added that there was the need for Ghanaians to share responsibility in order to nip in the bud these illegal operations.

Mr Edward Ayiriba Ayagle, Municipal Chief Executive for Bolgatanga, who joined in the presentation, conceded that maintenance culture was absent in all sectors of the economy, especially the health sector.

He, therefore, called on management and staff of the clinic to as a matter of priority endeavor to regularly maintain the items to ensure they get longer lifespan.

He called on other institutions to complement government’s efforts in the provision of quality health care and other sectors of the economy for development.

Mr Lucio Dery, Regional Health Administrator and Madam Rebecca Anamolga, a Physician Assistant and head of the facility, who jointly received the items, expressed their appreciation to the NLA for the gesture and pledged to take good care of the items.

Mr Dery noted that the items had come at an opportune time, saying “logistics and resources are key in primary health delivery…”

Source: GNA

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