The project involved tiling the floors of the facility, painting of the entire blood bank block and the replacement of washroom facilities.

It also included some refurbishment works, as well as the installation of new air conditioners, to give the facility a facelift.

The renovation is expected to improve the quality of blood storage and testing, ensuring that patients receive safe and reliable blood transfusions.

Handover

Flokefama officially handed over the renovated facility to the government last Wednesday.

The National Blood Bank, which is responsible for collecting, testing and distributing blood and blood products in Ghana, has been in dire need of renovation for years.

The facility was outdated and lacked basic equipment, making it difficult for staff to carry out their duties effectively.

At the handover ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Flokefama Company Limited, Emmanuel Teye Kenney, expressed his company's commitment to supporting the health sector in Ghana.

"We are proud to have been able to contribute to the renovation of this important facility.

We believe that access to safe blood is a fundamental right for all Ghanaians, and we are committed to supporting efforts to ensure that this right is upheld," Mr Kenney said.

He added that it was the responsibility of all citizens to contribute to the maintenance of such important facilities to safeguard the country’s healthcare system.

“We all have a responsibility to contribute to the development of the country so we have done this as part of our CSR and we will do more for other facilities and institutions of importance that need such interventions,” he said.

National duty

The acting Medical Director of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Harry Akoto, who received the facility on behalf of the government, expressed his gratitude to Flokefama for the support.

"The National Blood Bank plays a critical role in our healthcare system, and we are grateful to Flokefama for their support.

With this renovated facility, we can now collect and distribute safe blood to all parts of the country," Dr Akoto said.

The renovation of the National Blood Bank by Flokefama, he said, was a testament to the private sector's commitment to supporting healthcare delivery in Ghana.

Dr Akoto called on other companies to emulate Flokefama's example and support efforts to improve the health sector in the country.