Ernest Chemist supports the activities of Gynae Company in Nkwanta District

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The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Ghana (SOGOG), in collaboration with Ernest Chemists Limited, has embarked on a three-day fistula repair and gynecological surgery program in Nkwanta District, Oti Region.

The surgical consultation took place from 12 to 14 April 2019 at the Nkwanta District Hospital.

The specialized team of specialist gynecologists-obstetricians and consultants as well as other Accra health professionals were able to perform a total of 18 major complex surgeries during the consultation, including six myomectomies (surgical removal of fibroids uterine), five total abdominal hysterectomies, four hysterectomies, repair of vesico-uterine fistula (UVF) and two exploratory laparotomies.

With the support of Ernest Chemists Limited, there was a good stock of quality drugs for surgeries, as well as to improve postoperative recovery of patients.

Left: Dr. Ganyaglo presenting the medical supplies to the administration of Nkwanta Hospital. Right: the team of obstetricians and gynecologists specialists and consultants performing surgeries.

Vivian Abesie, recipient, expressed her thanks to the team of doctors, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Ghana (SOGOG) and Ernest Chemists Limited for organizing the outreach program and having it operated. . She also asked for the blessing of God for all the organizations that have come together to make medical awareness possible.

Dr. Promise Sefogah, Obstetrics and Gynecologist, who is also SOGOG's Director of Finance and Chair of the Outreach Committee, said, "As medical specialists, we are delighted to use our vulnerable women in the district. from Nkwanta. Our team of dedicated physicians worked tirelessly during these three days to perform as many surgeries as possible. "

He recounted all the experience adding that "the team arrived in Nkwanta Friday after eight hours of travel, practiced surgeries until around midnight, and then took a break to sleep about four hours. And then we got up early Saturday morning to continue the surgeries and exams until the early morning of Sunday, closing around 1 am. "

"We completed all successfully booked cases, organized a tour of the wards to make sure the patients were recovering satisfactorily, and then we left Nkwanta on Sunday afternoon and were satisfied with the participation and success. surgeries and outreach as a whole – deeply rewarding, though tedious exercise for God and the country, "he added.

Left: The team of obstetricians and gynecologists specialists and consultants performing surgeries. Right: The team of obstetricians and gynecologists specialists and consultants in a group situation after a hard day's work.

Dr. Sefogah congratulated the management and staff of the Nkwanta District Hospital, especially their theater and anesthesia staff, for the support provided to the visiting team of specialists. He congratulated Ernest Chemists Limited for working with SOGOG to make fistula repair and gynecologic surgical radiation a great success.

According to SOGOG's Chief Financial Officer, in recent years, the Society had funded such contributions out of membership fees, solely in its way of giving back to poor and vulnerable people in disadvantaged communities in Ghana. The surgical team was led by Dr. Gabriel Ganyaglo and included other members, including Dr. James Boachie, Dr. Henry EkowYanney and Dr. Jeffery Boye.

The collaboration with SOGOG is part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Ernest Chemists Limited. "Improve health through quality drugs", focused on women and children. The philosophy of CSR is enshrined in the mission of Ernest Chemists to provide a full range of quality pharmaceutical products at affordable prices.

Mr. Yaw Bediako Sampong, Managing Director of Ernest Chemists Limited, has highlighted the commitment of Ernest Chemists Limited to improving health in Ghana. He added, "In addition to our collaboration with SOGOG, we recently partnered with the Alexis Miranda Foundation at World Autism Awareness, which is being held this April, to provide support to autistic children and their families. families. "

He concluded by adding that Ernest Chemists Limited was eager to partner with other organizations to engage in more activities to improve health in Ghana.