Employees of GCB Bank PLC from the Assin Fosu, Mankessim, Twifo Praso, Abura Dunkwa and Saltpond branches have refurbished the female ward at the Abura Dunkwa Hospital, improving healthcare conditions through the provision of new hospital beds and medical-grade mattresses, as well as a complete repainting of the ward.
The project forms part of 95 community initiatives being implemented nationwide under GCB Bank’s 2026 Staff Community Impact Programme (SCIP), an employee-led initiative aimed at positively impacting one million Ghanaians.
The need for the intervention emerged after a member of the GCB team was admitted to the facility. During the staff member’s stay, colleagues observed the condition of the female ward, including worn-out mattresses, deteriorating beds and stained walls that affected patient comfort and the overall care environment.
Motivated to help improve conditions for patients, the team mobilised resources to refurbish the ward. The intervention included the procurement and installation of durable hospital beds fitted with high-density, waterproof medical-grade mattresses. The ward was also scraped, primed and repainted, creating a cleaner, brighter and more welcoming environment for both patients and healthcare workers.
The improved facility is expected to directly benefit between 450 and 500 patients, including expectant and post-natal mothers, as well as the nursing staff responsible for their care. The wider Abura Asebu Kwamankese District, with a population of more than 74,000 people, is also expected to benefit indirectly through enhanced healthcare infrastructure.
Designed with long-term sustainability in mind, the new mattresses feature waterproof, tear-resistant covers that can withstand regular sanitisation, helping to maintain hygiene standards and prolong their lifespan. Similarly, the washable paint applied to the ward walls will support easier cleaning and maintenance over time.
Speaking on the broader significance of the programme, Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfwo, Chief Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience Officer of GCB Bank, said the project demonstrates how employee-led interventions can address practical challenges and improve the quality of life within communities.
“Social impact begins with understanding people’s experiences and identifying practical ways to make a difference. Through SCIP, our employees are able to respond directly to the needs they encounter within their communities. Supporting a healthcare facility in this way reflects our commitment to health and wellbeing and demonstrates how employee involvement can transform concern into meaningful action,” she said.
The decision to focus on the female ward was shaped by the team’s firsthand experience of the challenges facing patients and healthcare workers. Anthony Sowah, Kumasi Zonal Manager of GCB Bank and a member of the project team, said the condition of the ward made the need for intervention both immediate and compelling.
“Because the project stemmed from the experience of one of our own colleagues, we were able to see the situation firsthand. We felt that women receiving treatment, including expectant and post-natal mothers, deserved a cleaner, safer and more comfortable environment in which to recover.”
The refurbished ward and donated items were received on behalf of the hospital by Dr. (Med) Justice Akofi-Holison, Medical Superintendent, who expressed appreciation for the support and noted its potential to improve conditions for both patients and healthcare personnel.
Beyond its immediate impact, the refurbishment is expected to deliver lasting benefits through durable materials and improved infrastructure that will continue serving patients for years to come. The upgraded ward will also support higher standards of cleanliness, patient comfort and healthcare delivery.
The Abura Dunkwa Hospital female ward refurbishment is the 15th of 95 SCIP projects being implemented by GCB Bank employees across Ghana.
About the Staff Community Impact Programme
The Staff Community Impact Programme (SCIP) is GCB Bank’s nationwide employee-led community impact initiative, bringing together more than 4,500 employees across 95 groups to undertake 95 community projects across Ghana from August to September 2026.
The projects address needs across healthcare, education, water and sanitation, social protection, environmental sustainability, youth development, community safety and infrastructure, with the collective interventions aimed at positively impacting up to one million lives.
Through SCIP, GCB employees contribute their time, skills, resources and collective effort to support communities and strengthen a culture of volunteerism across the Bank.
