MTN Ghana has refurbished 3,888 hospital beds and essential medical equipment across seven major health facilities nationwide, as part of its 2026 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign aimed at improving healthcare delivery and patient comfort.
The intervention, executed in partnership with DOSH Foundation, Sika Pɛ Adwuma Co. Ltd., and seven beneficiary hospitals, is expected to benefit thousands of patients and forms part of activities marking MTN Ghana’s 30 years of connecting and empowering communities.
Speaking at the national handover ceremony at Achimota Hospital on June 26, 2026, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, said the initiative was designed to translate the company’s three-decade presence into tangible impact.
“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 said.
Tackling the “No-Bed Syndrome”
This year’s campaign, themed “Expand Equitable Health for Every Community,” focused on easing pressure on healthcare infrastructure and supporting national efforts to address Ghana’s persistent “no-bed syndrome.”
MTN employees and technical volunteers refurbished faulty hospital-owned equipment including hospital beds, ward screens, drip stands, metallic cabinets, and three-in-one patient chairs.
The restored equipment was handed over to Achimota Hospital, Maamobi General Hospital, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital.
Ms. Wiafe explained that MTN had initially set a target of 3,000 beds but surpassed it through staff dedication 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. Today, together with our partner, Sika Pɛ Adwuma Co. Ltd., we have refurbished 3,888 hospital beds and accessories,” she said.
WASH Interventions in 16 Regions
Beyond hospitals, MTN Ghana employee volunteers implemented Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programmes in 16 basic schools, one in each region, to promote hygiene and healthier learning environments.
A total of 30 handwashing facilities were installed, reaching more than 15,000 pupils with hygiene education.
Beneficiary schools included Osu Presbyterian School and Dansoman Cluster of Schools in Greater Accra, 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 at Odomase, SDA JHS Techiman, Fiave M/A Basic School, Bolgatanga Preparatory Model School, and Wa Catholic Basic School.
Nationwide Community Health Screening
As part of preventive healthcare, employee volunteers, working alongside healthcare professionals, conducted health screening exercises in 16 communities and institutions.
Beneficiaries included the Senior Correctional Centre at Roman Ridge, 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 in Jirapa, and Damongo Girls Model School.
In collaboration with the DOSH Foundation, 70 patients who were unable to pay their medical bills received financial support to be discharged. Each beneficiary was also enrolled onto a health insurance package valued at GH¢9,000.
Beneficiaries Laud Intervention
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the hospitals, Medical Superintendent of Achimota Hospital, Dr. Jackline Anita Sowah, described the support as timely.
“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,” she said.
Dr. Sowah thanked MTN Ghana, Sika Pɛ Adwuma Co. Ltd., and DOSH Foundation for the support extended to the seven facilities.
30 Years of Impact
The nationwide rollout formed part of MTN Ghana’s flagship employee volunteerism programme, 21 Days of Y’ello Care. Since its inception, the campaign has mobilized MTN staff across the country to dedicate their time, skills and resources to community development projects in health, education and economic empowerment.
With this year’s focus on health equity, MTN Ghana says it remains committed to using its platform and resources to support government efforts in achieving universal health coverage.
