The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital today launched its 100 years anniversary paraphernalia.
At an impressive ceremony for the launch, the Chief Executive, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah said the paraphernalia are an embodiment of excellence, unity, family and a sense of belonginess to all staff and Ghanaians.
Dr. Ampomah said the Hospital’s operations over the century have positively impacted on majority of Ghanaians in many areas and it calls for celebration rather than reflecting on the few negatives.
“Some people were born in Korle Bu, lived, trained, treated or had a relation treated in Korle Bu, or have done business or visited the hospital, and so you can see that very few in the society would not have been touched”, Dr. Ampomah mentioned.
He emphasized that the centenary paraphernalia were made such that it reflects and symbolizes the Hospital’s operations that it prides itself of.
Dr. Ampomah also announced that some of the Hospital’s partners have agreed to train staff and rehabilitate the facility’s infrastructure. This, he said, is to ensure a conducive environment for both staff and patients.
He expressed gratitude to staff and partners for their continuous support and participation in the previous anniversary events such as, the Clean up exercise, Fun Games and Korle Bu Goes Old School.
For his part, the Hospital’s Board Chairman, Dr. David Nkansa-Dwemena while launching the centenary anniversary paraphernalia, said the commemorative items should remind everyone of the shared purpose and be an inspiration to continue to strive for excellence.
Dr. Nkansa-Dwamena paid glowing tribute to countless individuals who contributed and played significant roles in shaping the facility, especially the pioneering doctors, nurses, visionary leaders, and other support staff.
“The paraphernalia we are unveiling today are more than just commemorative items. They are symbols of our heritage and our unwavering dedication to the Hospital’s hopeful future”, the Board Chairman said.
Amongst the items launched includes Cloth, lanyards, baseball caps, flasks, mugs, branded polo shirts, lapel pins, raindrop polo shirts, raindrop round necks and key rings. All items can be bought at designated outlets in Korle Bu using an online payment system.
The colourful event was patronized by Board members, Deans of some of the schools in Korle Bu, Directors, Heads of Department, the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South Constituency, Hon. Alfred Okoe Vandapuije and the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Ablekuma South Constituency Samuel Sarbah Lartey and the Hospital’s suppliers.
