The Ministry of Health has received a donation of advanced bedside pulse oximeters valued at more than $100,000 to support the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative.

The medical equipment was donated by WAMPHARMA as part of efforts to strengthen child healthcare delivery and improve access to quality primary healthcare services across the country.

Presenting the items, the company’s Director of Partnerships and Sales for West Africa, David Sam, said the donation followed engagements with Masimo on ways of supporting the government’s flagship healthcare programme.

He noted that the equipment would help enhance patient monitoring and contribute to improved healthcare outcomes, particularly among children receiving care at health facilities.

Receiving the donation on behalf of government, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh expressed appreciation to the company for the gesture, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in the Free Primary Healthcare policy.

The Minister said the initiative represents a major step forward in Ghana’s healthcare system and is expected to improve access to essential healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable populations.

He further called on corporate organisations, development partners and individuals to support the government’s efforts to strengthen the healthcare sector and improve patient care nationwide.

According to the Minister, partnerships between government and the private sector remain critical to achieving universal health coverage and ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to all Ghanaians.

The donation forms part of broader efforts to equip health facilities with modern medical devices to enhance service delivery under the Free Primary Healthcare programme.