By Bernice Bessey & Pix by Eric Owiredu
The Power Queens Club of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has launched a blood donation campaign in Accra to support health delivery in the country.
The Power Queens Club is a female employee association of the ECG that seeks the welfare of its members and promotes social responsibility. Addressing the Power Queens last week Monday, the Managing Director of the Accra East ECG office, Robert Dwamena, commended the ladies for bringing a human face to the delivery of services.
He said the company serves over 3 million customers, and it was important the employees add a human face to the service they offer.
Mr. Dwamena indicated that the programme would also be carried out in Accra West, Tema and at the ECG headquarters. Also, he added that cash and a prize would be presented to the Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Rosemond Asamoah-Frimpong, National Power Queens President, told the gathering that blood donation is one of the most significant contributions a person can make towards addressing some of the health needs of society. Mrs. Asamoah-Frimpong stated that as mothers and caregivers, they recognise the importance of blood transfusion, especially, during times of sicknesses that required blood.
She mentioned health challenges such as anemia, undergoing surgery and accidents as periods where one may require blood transfusion, saying: “The most dreadful of all the situations to Queens is when a pregnant mother needs blood in a case of emergency.” She added that it was under these circumstances that the Queens deemed it necessary to donate blood as part of their corporate social responsibility.
The Queens’ President promised to make the exercise an annual practice. A blood recruiter with the Blood Service, Joyce Oppong, urged Ghanaians to donate blood at least three times a year.
According to her, blood is one of the most essential commodities in the health delivery system, and it was imperative that individuals donate blood regularly to support, as blood cannot be manufactured. She also said individuals would have the opportunity to know their health status, blood group and other benefits during such exercises.