A statement signed by Ms Shirley Tony Kum, Communications Manager of Vivo Energy Ghana and copied the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Monday said the donation was geared towards boosting government's efforts to contain the virus and provide protection to frontline workers, especially those in the health sector.  

It include 4,000 examination and surgical gloves; 1,000 N95 respirators; 1,000 goggles and 500 coveralls.

Presenting the items at the Ga East District Municipal Hospital, Mr Ben Hassan Ouattara, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, commended the COVID-19 Management Team and frontline workers for their hard work, selfless sacrifices and proactive measures put in place to contain the pandemic.

"In line with our vision of becoming Ghana's most respected energy business, we have also been at the forefront of supporting government's efforts in fighting COVID-19 through our community investment initiatives. We funded an e-learning application for students at home and donated hand sanitizers and liquid soaps to some major bus terminals and retail stations", he said.

Mr Ouattara added that the company, together with its business partners, had launched a Retailer Sustainability Programme to facilitate the decentralisation of its COVID-19 prevention support in various communities.

He highlighted that in line with the company's Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) intervention processes, it had equipped its Shell service stations with alcohol-based hand sanitizers and other cleaning solutions as a precautionary measure.

"Customer Service Champions have also been encouraged to wash their hands regularly and sanitize them as often as possible when transacting business on the Point of Sale devices.

The company has also introduced other electronic payment options like mobile money at some of its service stations to reduce the handling of cash."

According to the statement Dr Ali Samba, Coordinator for the National COVID-19 Case Management Team, who received the items expressed appreciation and commendation to the management and staff of Vivo Energy Ghana for the kind gesture.

"On behalf of the National COVID-19 Case Management Team and our frontline workers, we wish to express our profound gratitude to Vivo Energy Ghana for its timely and much needed intervention. As one of the treatment centres for COVID-19 cases, we are excited about the donation, as PPE plays a very important the role in the management of the virus", he said.

He advised all Ghanaians to strictly observe the safety protocols and the President's directives on the lock down.