Listen to this articleMelania Trump (First Lady of the United States) donated a phototherapy machine to Ridge, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. This machine will be used in the treatment of neonatal jaundice in babies. It is noteworthy; Neonatal jaundice is commonly found in most newborn babies. A research has indicated that there are at least 50% of term and 80% of preterm babies.
The Phototherapy is mostly used to decrease levels of unconjugated bilirubin resulting in acute or chronic brain damage. Dr. Emmanuel Srofenyo (Medical Director of the Hospital) is elated by the gesture. He said that the facility already has some of the machines. The model donated by the First Lady of the United States is one of the best machines in the world.
He added, “This specific equipment is one of the best available in the market. We are much excited that it has been donated”. “This one is going to add to the number of phototherapy equipment that we have which is used in saving the lives of babies who develop that complication of jaundice during the neonatal period.
Melania Trump also donated hampers and gifts to mothers and children at the Child Welfare Clinic of the Hospital. The First Lady of the U.S is on her first solo trip to Africa. She will spend 2-days in Ghana consulting the issues regarding child health with Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo and other child health agencies in the country.
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