To improve maternal healthcare in Accra, Newmont's Africa Business Unit has donated essential medical equipment worth GHS130,000 to the Osu Government Maternity Home, one of the oldest maternity facilities in the Greater Accra region.

This donation is part of the company's ongoing commitment to supporting local health institutions and strengthening maternal and child health services.

The Osu Government Maternity Home, which has been providing critical care to mothers and newborns for over 90 years, is a key facility in the Korle Klottey Municipality, serving over 22,000 people.

However, like many public healthcare institutions, it faces challenges in accessing modern medical equipment.

According to World Bank data, Ghana's maternal mortality rate remains high, with 263 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Causes include postpartum haemorrhage, sepsis, hypertensive disorders, and other socioeconomic factors such as poor access to healthcare and a lack of skilled birth attendants.

Recognising this gap in maternal healthcare, Newmont’s Women and Allies Business Resource Group, an employee-led initiative aimed at empowering women and promoting equal opportunities, launched a charity project to directly support the Osu Government Maternity Home.

Through generous contributions from Newmont's workforce, with the company matching these donations, they were able to raise funds for equipment worth GHS130,000.

These funds were used to purchase essential medical supplies, including an ultrasound machine, delivery beds, examination trays, forceps, blood pressure monitors, lamps, writing tables, and more.

At the handover ceremony, Ms Amma Benneh-Amponsah, Head of People for Newmont’s Africa Business Unit, stressed the importance of supporting community healthcare.

“We are honoured to support the Osu Government Maternity Home, a place that has done so much for generations. We hope these items will offer valuable support to the amazing team here, enabling you to continue delivering the essential services every mother and baby deserves."

“This initiative shows what we can accomplish when people come together with a shared purpose. It reflects Newmont’s commitment to creating value and improving lives, as well as our core values of Safety, Responsibility, and Inclusion,” Ms. Benneh-Amponsah added.

For the maternity home staff, this donation is timely. The facility has operated with limited resources for years, and this support from Newmont is expected to significantly enhance the experience for both patients and healthcare workers.

“We are deeply grateful to Newmont for this generous support,” said Ms. Faustina Quarshie, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for the Korle Klottey Municipal Health Directorate. “This equipment will make a real difference in how we care for mothers and their babies, ensuring safer deliveries and better overall care. It’s a partnership we believe will positively impact many lives, helping us better serve our patients and provide the care that every mother and newborn deserves.”

With this donation, Newmont reaffirms its dedication to improving healthcare infrastructure in Ghana and enhancing the well-being of families in its host communities.