The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), on Friday, donated GHC10,000 to the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga, as part of its annual corporate social responsibility initiative to support institutions across the country.
This year, the Customs Division has directed its donations specifically to health centres nationwide, recognizing the crucial role these facilities play in saving lives. Presenting the cheque, Sector Commander for the Customs Division in Bolgatanga, Samuel Owusu, said the decision to support the Upper East Regional Hospital was influenced by the hospital’s central role as a referral hub for healthcare delivery in the entire region.
“The Upper East Regional Hospital serves people from every corner of the region and even beyond. It was only right that we support the facility in continuing its work,” Mr. Owusu stated. He explained that, unlike how donors always procure items directly to institutions, his outfit decided to present the cash support to allow the hospital management to decide on items to purchase to address their most pressing needs.
Receiving the cheque on behalf of the hospital, Dr. Joseph Kojo Tambil, Medical Director of the facility, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Customs Division, describing the support as a “hefty gift” that will significantly enhance the hospital’s ability to serve its clients.
He assured the Customs Division that the funds would be used strictly for the intended purpose and emphasized that the support would help improve essential healthcare services. Dr. Tambil also called for a strengthened partnership between the hospital and the Customs Division to ensure continuous and improved healthcare delivery to the people of the Upper East Region.
The presentation underscores the commitment of the Customs Division of GRA to not only collecting revenue but also contributing meaningfully to the welfare of citizens across the country.
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