The donation includes a fetal Doppler, a baby weighing scale, and a vital signs monitor
The Antenatal Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital, has received a donation of medical equipment and nutritional supplements aimed at enhancing maternal healthcare services in Ghana.
The donation received from France-based Hoefeman Laboratories includes a fetal Doppler, a baby weighing scale, and a vital signs monitor—essential tools for tracking temperature, blood pressure, and fetal development. Hospital officials say the new equipment is expected to enhance the facility’s capacity to provide timely and efficient care to pregnant women.
The Country Manager for Hoefman Laboratories, Mr Benjamin Appiah Ameyaw, following the presentation, said, “Our goal is to help reduce pregnancy-related complications and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies.”
The firm, which specialises in gynaecological products, also donated supplies of its Vivagest supplements. According to Mr Ameyaw, the formulation includes folic acid, vitamin D3, iodine, omega-3, vitamin B12, and vitamin E—nutrients that support fertility, reduce the risk of miscarriage, and promote healthy fetal development.
“We are supporting women. It is part of our vision to do that, and this informs our donations, which we hope to extend to other facilities across the country,” he added.
Staff at Ridge Hospital welcomed the gesture, describing it as timely. Ms Felicia Martey, Principal Midwifery Officer and Nurse Manager at the Antenatal Unit, noted that equipment at the unit often breaks down, disrupting services and increasing wait times for expectant mothers.
“Though the hospital provides supplies periodically, some devices malfunction over time. This donation will help us work more efficiently,” she said.
Ms Martey also urged pregnant women to avoid self-medication and unhealthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy. “They should always consult their caregivers and adhere to medical advice to ensure safe deliveries,” she said.
The donation forms part of Hoefman Laboratories’ broader mission to support maternal and reproductive health across Africa.
