In a continuous show of commitment to public health, Bliss GVS Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company, has made its third donation of anti-malarial drugs to the Tamale Teaching Hospital to help curb the prevalence of malaria and related diseases in the Northern Region.
Speaking during the presentation, Dawuda Adams, the Northern Regional Medical Representative of Bliss GVS, highlighted the company’s motivation for the donation drive.
“Malaria remains one of the top causes of death in Ghana. At Bliss, our goal is to help reduce the mortality rate associated with this disease, especially in vulnerable regions like the Northern Region where the cost of living is relatively low. We want to ensure that even those who cannot afford treatment can still access life-saving medications,” he said.
Bliss GVS, headquartered in India, is globally recognized as a leading manufacturer of suppository-based medications, including anti-malarials. The donation forms part of a nationwide initiative targeting hospitals in regions still burdened by malaria.
Receiving the items on behalf of the hospital, Dr. Alhassan Tia, Director of Pharmacy at Tamale Teaching Hospital, commended the timely support from Bliss, noting its consistency and alignment with the onset of the malaria season.
“This is the third time Bliss is coming to our aid, and it’s always at the right time — just as the rains begin. Malaria remains one of the top 10 cases reported at our polyclinic, where we manage the primary and uncomplicated cases before referring the severe ones to the teaching side. These donations are a huge help,” Dr. Tia noted.
Also present at the ceremony was Dr. Charles Nk Ansah, Northern Regional Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, who expressed gratitude to Bliss GVS for not only supporting the hospital but also easing the financial burden on families.
“This gesture goes a long way in protecting entire communities during the rainy season, which is the peak period for malaria. The support will help reduce treatment costs for many families,” he said.
Malaria remains endemic in Northern Ghana, especially during the rainy season, and healthcare providers hope that continued private sector support like this will strengthen the fight against the disease.
Source:Fiilafmonline/Walkiyatu Issahaku
