MTN Ghana Refurbishes 3,888 Hospital Beds and Accessories, Rolls Out Nationwide Health Screening and WASH Programmes Under 2026 21 Days of Y’ello Care Campaign
Employee volunteers restore critical medical equipment, promote hygiene in schools, and deliver community health interventions across all 16 regions
- 3,888 hospital beds and medical accessories refurbished across seven hospitals nationwide
- Health screenings conducted in 16 communities, with 70 patients receiving medical bill support and health insurance
- WASH programmes delivered in 16 schools across all regions, reaching over 15,000 pupils with hygiene education
As MTN Ghana marks 30 years of connecting and empowering communities across the country, the company has expanded its impact on Ghana’s healthcare sector through the refurbishment of 3,888 hospital beds and essential medical accessories under its 2026 21 Days of Y’ello Care initiative.
Implemented in partnership with DOSH Foundation, Sika Pɛ Adwuma Co. Ltd., and seven hospitals nationwide, the initiative is expected to improve healthcare delivery and patient comfort while supporting national efforts to address Ghana’s persistent no-bed syndrome.
Refurbishment of Hospital Beds and Medical Accessories
As part of the programme, MTN employee volunteers refurbished faulty hospital-owned medical equipment, including hospital beds, ward screens, drip stands, metallic cabinets, and three-in-one patient chairs. The restored equipment was handed over to seven beneficiary health facilities:
- Achimota Hospital
- Maamobi General Hospital
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
- Ho Teaching Hospital
- Tamale Teaching Hospital
- Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital
The intervention has extended the lifespan of critical medical equipment, helping improve patient care and reduce pressure on healthcare facilities.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programme
MTN Ghana employee volunteers also implemented Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes in schools across all 16 regions to promote good hygiene practices and healthier learning environments.
Sixteen basic schools benefited from the initiative. In the Greater Accra Region, beneficiaries included Osu Presbyterian School and the Dansoman Cluster of Schools. Other beneficiary schools nationwide were:
- Zogbeli Cluster Block A JHS
- Damongo Girls Model School
- Walewale Catholic School
- Sefwi Dwenase Basic School
- Kansaworodo Roman Catholic Basic School
- RIIS Presbyterian Model School B & C
- Bantama Akyinin M/A Basic School
- Tanoso Roman Catholic Basic School
- Sonsuaso L/A School
- Methodist School, Odomase
- SDA JHS, Techiman
- Fiave M/A Basic School
- Bolgatanga Preparatory Model School
- Wa Catholic Basic School
Community Health Screening
Working alongside healthcare professionals, MTN employee volunteers organised community health screening exercises in institutions and communities across Ghana.
Beneficiary institutions included:
- Senior Correctional Centre, Roman Ridge, Accra
- Essikado Market
- Elmina Fishing Harbour
- Bantama Fishing Harbour
- Akyem Dwenase Community Centre
- Nkroakan Market
- Taviefe Community Centre
- Kwatire Polyclinic
- Kintampo Municipal Hospital
- Juaben Municipal Hospital
- Sawla District Hospital
- Anigazanga Hospital
- St. Joseph Hospital, Jirapa
- Damongo Girls Model School
Speaking at the national handover ceremony held at Achimota Hospital on June 26, 2026, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Wiafe, said the initiative reflected the company’s commitment to ensuring that its 30-year presence in Ghana continues to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
“As we planned this year’s Y’ello Care programme, we asked ourselves a simple question: What does 30 years in Ghana truly mean if it does not show up in the lives of the people we serve? That question shaped everything we decided to do.”
She explained that MTN initially set a target of refurbishing 3,000 hospital beds and accessories but exceeded that target through the dedication of employee volunteers and the expertise of implementation partner Sika Pɛ Adwuma Co. Ltd.
“We wanted to respond directly to a real need within Ghana’s healthcare system. This initiative was our response to the no-bed syndrome that has frustrated patients, families and healthcare workers for far too long. Today, together with our partner, Sika Pɛ Adwuma Co. Ltd., we have refurbished 3,888 hospital beds and accessories.”
Beyond refurbishing medical equipment, Ms. Wiafe said the campaign promoted preventive healthcare through hygiene education, community health outreaches, and financial support for patients unable to settle their medical bills.
She disclosed that MTN volunteers and their partners installed 30 handwashing facilities in 16 schools across all regions, reaching more than 15,000 pupils with hygiene education. They also organised health outreaches in 16 communities nationwide.
Through a partnership with the DOSH Foundation, 70 patients received financial assistance to settle outstanding medical bills and return home. Each beneficiary was also enrolled onto a health insurance package valued at GH¢9,000.
Receiving the refurbished equipment on behalf of the beneficiary institutions, the Medical Superintendent of Achimota Hospital, Dr. Jackline Anita Sowah, described the intervention as timely and impactful.
“The refurbished medical equipment comes at a critical time when demand for quality healthcare services continues to rise. These interventions will significantly improve patient comfort, strengthen service delivery, reduce pressure on our resources, and contribute to addressing the challenge of the no-bed syndrome.”
Dr. Sowah thanked MTN Ghana and Sika Pɛ Adwuma Co. Ltd. for supporting Achimota Hospital and six other health facilities across the country. She also expressed appreciation to the DOSH Foundation for assisting patients who were unable to pay their medical bills.
The nationwide intervention formed part of MTN Ghana’s flagship employee volunteerism programme, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, organised under the theme “Expand Equitable Health for Every Community.” Through the initiative, employees dedicated their time, skills and resources to improving access to healthcare and promoting healthier communities across Ghana.
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Media Contacts
Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
Sheila Sorinye
Acting Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
About MTN Ghana Foundation
The MTN Ghana Foundation was established in November 2007 to lead MTN Ghana’s corporate social investment initiatives. The Foundation focuses on three key areas: Health, Education, and Economic Empowerment.
Since its inception, the Foundation has implemented 166 major projects across Ghana, comprising 90 education projects, 55 healthcare projects, 15 economic empowerment projects, and six community support initiatives.
