Phoenix Insurance supports KBTH Surgical Department with ICT equipment

By Buertey Francis  BORYOR

Phoenix Insurance Company Limited has donated 10 high-end desktop computers valued at GH₵95,000 and accessories worth GH₵11,000 to the Surgical Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) to support healthcare delivery, teaching and research activities.

The donation, valued at a total of GH₵106,000, was presented at a brief ceremony at the hospital in Accra on Thursday as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme and efforts to support critical national institutions.

Presenting the items, the Managing Director of Phoenix Insurance, Mr. Henry Bukari, said the company had decided to strengthen its support for the health sector and responded to an appeal from the hospital within days of receiving the request.

He said the company considered KBTH a critical national asset that deserved support from corporate institutions.

“We believe these computers will contribute to positive patient outcomes, improve healthcare delivery and support teaching and research activities within the hospital,” he said.

Mr. Bukari noted that while government continues to invest in healthcare infrastructure, corporate organisations also have a responsibility to complement those efforts.

He said Phoenix Insurance remains committed to supporting institutions that provide essential services to the public and indicated that the donation marked the beginning of a broader partnership with the hospital.

“We see this as the start of a long-term relationship and we will continue discussions on other areas where we can provide support,” he added.

Receiving the items on behalf of the hospital, Head of the Department of Surgery at KBTH, Dr. Patrick Bankah, expressed appreciation to Phoenix Insurance for what he described as a swift response to the department’s request.

He explained that the hospital’s ongoing digitalisation efforts have increased the need for computers and other data-capturing devices to support patient care, research and administrative work.

He said the Surgical Department faces challenges with inadequate computers, laptops and tablets needed to capture and manage patient information effectively, and emphasised that  accurate and timely data collection remains essential for patient monitoring, healthcare delivery, research and decision-making.

Dr. Bankah said although management continues to support the hospital’s technological needs, resource constraints have created gaps that require assistance from corporate institutions and development partners.

He commended the insurance company for responding quickly to the appeal and expressed confidence that the equipment would improve the department’s operational efficiency.

He described the hospital as a national asset that serves people from across the country and said support for the institution ultimately benefits all citizens.

Phoenix Insurance, incorporated in 1995, is one of the country’s leading general insurance companies, providing personal, commercial and specialty insurance products as well as risk management services to individuals and businesses.

The company has built a reputation around its core values of Speed, Professionalism, Integrity, Creativity and Excellence, collectively known as SPICE.

Beyond its insurance operations, it has maintained a record of corporate social responsibility interventions, particularly in the health and education sectors.

In December 2024, the company donated GH₵50,000 to support victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage, and in January 2025, it provided GH₵160,000 to the University of Ghana BusinBusiness School. In August 2025 it donated GH₵30,000 to support critical care services within the Ghana Armed Forces.

Furthermore, the company contributed GH₵50,000 towards scholarship support through the Kyidom Council in August 2025.

The latest donation to KBTH adds to the company’s growing list of social interventions aimed at supporting national development and improving public welfare.

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