It was an emotional Mother’s Day at the Tema General Hospital when broadcaster and women’s advocate, Gifty Anti, settled the medical bills of 21 new mothers, allowing them to be discharged after weeks of being stranded.
In total, over GH₵51,000 was paid to cover outstanding hospital fees.
The gesture, part of the Gifty Anti Foundation’s Mother’s Day outreach, came as a lifeline for many of the women, some of whom had been unable to leave the hospital for more than two weeks due to financial constraints.
Among the beneficiaries was the family of a woman who, after 17 years of childlessness, tragically passed away from complications following a Caesarean section. Her medical bills were fully covered by the foundation, offering her grieving family some relief.
Beyond clearing the hospital debts, the initiative reached over 100 women across the Gynaecology, Labour, Post-CS, and Post-Delivery wards.
In all, 85 new mothers received gift packages to celebrate the arrival of their babies, while 20 others were presented with new clothes to support their postpartum recovery.
Speaking during the donation, Oheneyere Gifty Anti, known for her tireless advocacy for women’s rights and well-being, described the outreach as deeply personal and called for more support for vulnerable women, especially from men.
The foundation’s initiative was made possible with support from the Micheam Foundation, Dankyi Mireku RTW, Dede Classics, and other individual donors whose contributions amplified the impact.
Five additional women are expected to be discharged soon, following extra cash donations from well-wishers.