A free eye care outreach organised by Quantum LC, in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti and the NGO Help Is On The Way Mission, has restored sight to several residents in Obuasi, including elderly and vulnerable persons diagnosed with cataracts.
The initiative, which forms part of an annual health screening programme, benefited more than 600 residents last year, with 15 patients undergoing cataract surgery fully funded by Quantum LC.
One of the beneficiaries, 77-year-old Frank Appiah Nuamah, a retired AshantiGold worker from Odumase, said he had struggled with deteriorating vision for about three years after being diagnosed with cataracts at a local hospital.
“They gave me medication, but my sight kept getting worse. Then Quantum came around with a mini-clinic for general health examination,” he said.
Quantum LC’s Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Titus Glover, said the initiative was inspired by the blindness of his late mother, Mrs. Iris Titus Glover, which motivated him to support eye care for people who could not afford treatment.
“Watching my mother go blind made me realise how much people lose when they lose their sight. I knew I had to help others avoid that situation,” he stated.
According to Mr. Glover, the company financed eye screenings, treatment and surgeries as part of its commitment to giving back to communities that have supported its growth.
Medical services under the outreach were provided by a team led by Dr. Benedicta Appiah-Thompson, Senior Specialist Ophthalmologist and Head of the Ophthalmology Unit at SALGYIN Medical Centre in Cape Coast.
She explained that the programme focused on comprehensive eye care, including screening, surgery and post-operative follow-up, with referrals made to partner ophthalmic centres where necessary.
Sylvia Kisiedu, Quantum LC’s Human Resource and Administration Manager, disclosed that 27 patients were initially selected for surgery, although 15 eventually received treatment, with one patient passing away before the procedure.
Founder of Help Is On The Way Mission, Charles Narh-Bita, an ophthalmic technician with Kaiser Permanente in the United States, said the collaboration has helped provide care to patients who would otherwise be unable to afford surgery.
Another beneficiary, Eugenia Kyerewa Boamah from Adansi Bofro, said she was hopeful of improved vision following her surgery.
Beyond the eye care outreach, Quantum LC has supported healthcare delivery in Ghana through donations to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for medical equipment and has announced plans to establish a community clinic in Obuasi to improve long-term access to healthcare.
The company said the initiative aligns with efforts to strengthen community health outcomes and improve the quality of life for residents in its areas of operation.
READ: Quantum LC donates medical equipment to National Cardiothoracic Centre
Earlier this year (on February 14), Quantum LC donated critical medical equipment to the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to support life-saving cardiac care. The donation, made on behalf of CEO Joseph Titus-Glover, his family and the company’s management, included a PERLOVE PLX5300 Mobile Digital X-ray Machine and three DRAEGERWERK ICU ventilators to complement existing facilities at the Centre. Mr. Titus-Glover said the gesture was driven by the understanding that anyone could one day depend on the Centre’s services, stressing that saving lives is a shared responsibility despite prevailing economic challenges.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
