Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has donated relief items to the Mamobi General Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital in Accra following the June 29 flood disaster that affected the Greater Accra Region and other coastal regions. The President made the donations after participating in the two-day national clean-up exercise. Speaking to the press at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra, President Mahama said the recent floods had been devastating, resulting in the destruction of property and, unfortunately, the loss of lives.
According to Ghana News Agency, assessments conducted by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) revealed that 13 deaths had been recorded, while approximately six persons remained unaccounted for. Beyond the loss of lives, the floods caused extensive damage to property and displaced thousands of people in affected communities. President Mahama stated that about 58,000 people were temporarily displaced due to the floods. While some have moved in with family members, others have required support and protection.
In response to the disaster, the Minister for Finance released GHS200 million to NADMO for the procurement of relief items for those who suffered losses. President Mahama noted that NADMO had begun distributing the relief items and had made considerable progress. The organisation had completed distributions in the Central, Western, and Volta regions and was finalising the exercise in Accra. The items being distributed include essential relief supplies such as food items, rice, mattresses, buckets, and other necessities to support affected families.
The President mentioned that in addition to government support, several philanthropic Ghanaian businesses had donated items to assist flood victims. Companies contributed products from their production lines, including diapers, liquid detergents, washing powder, antiseptics, disinfectants, bleach, and other items needed to help affected communities restore and sanitise their environments. Other donations included food products such as Indomie noodles, beverages, and other essential supplies.
President Mahama emphasised that these items are being distributed to those who need them most. NADMO is not responsible for producing these items; they are donations from private companies and organisations, intended to be given to the intended beneficiaries. He explained that the items presented to the hospitals represented a portion of the donations received and were intended to support the critical services they provide.
President Mahama expressed gratitude to the management, medical professionals, and staff of the 37 Military Hospital for their dedication and service to the people of Ghana. He acknowledged the hospital's role as the country's number one national emergency and trauma centre and noted that the relief supplies were set aside to support the hospital and enhance its ability to continue delivering quality healthcare services.