GGML DONATES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN GEITA REGION

Geita District Commissioner, Colonel Boniphace Maghembe (second left) receives documents for various medical equipment from GGML's Senior Officer - Stakeholder Engagement, Musa Shunashu (right). The equipment was donated by the company to strengthen the health sector in Geita Region. Also pictured are Geita District Council Health Officer, Kimwago Singo (far left) and Geita Town Council Assistant Medical Officer, Dr Sunday Mwakyusa (second right).

Geita District Commissioner, Colonel Boniphace Maghembe (second right) receives various medical equipment from GGML's Senior Officer - Stakeholder Engagement, Musa Shunashu (second left). The equipment was donated by the company to strengthen the health sector in Geita Region. Also pictured are Geita District Council Health Officer, Kimwago Singo (far left) and Geita Town Council Assistant Medical Officer, Dr Sunday Mwakyusa (right).

Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has donated a substantial amount of medical equipment to the Geita District Council and Geita Town Council in a heart-warming demonstration of corporate social responsibility.

The donation, worth a total of Sh260 million, includes 17 hospital beds, 5 examination hospital beds, a blood refrigerator, foam mattresses, speculum, autoclave vertical steam sterilizers, mortuary cabinets, caesarean section kits, baby warmers, an operating theatre suction machine, kidney trays, heavy-duty washing machines and Olympus binocular microscopes.

The donation ceremony, held in collaboration with local authorities, was attended by the Geita District Commissioner, Hon. Colonel Maghembe, who expressed his gratitude for GGML's generosity.

"It is my pleasure to note that since GGML started operations here in Geita, they have worked closely with the government to implement several health projects, especially the construction of dispensaries and health centres," he said.

GGML's Senior Manager for Sustainability, Gilbert Mworia, emphasised the importance of quality healthcare in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3, which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all.

"Sustainable Development Goal 3 is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations in 2015, and GGML is committed to ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for people, as this is important for prosperous societies," he said.

Since its establishment in 2000, the company has been committed to improving the social wellbeing of the host community through various initiatives including health, education, water, roads and income generating projects.

The company's ongoing commitment to sustainable projects has had a positive impact on the community, making access to quality healthcare a reality for local residents.

GGML has improved access to quality healthcare in Geita through various initiatives, not only through the donation of medical equipment, but also through the construction of dispensaries and health centres.

GGML has also organised health awareness campaigns in the community, educating residents about various health issues and promoting preventative health practices.

The donation of medical equipment is a significant step towards improving healthcare in Geita and underlines GGML's role as a responsible corporate citizen committed to transforming lives and promoting quality health.

The company's altruistic efforts continue to leave an indelible mark, helping to improve communities through their presence.

GGML's generous donation of medical equipment is a testament to the company's commitment to the well-being of the communities it serves. By investing in healthcare, GGML is not only improving the quality of life for local residents, but GGML's efforts have also helped to increase access to quality healthcare in Geita, making a positive impact on the wellbeing of the community.