GE’s presence has been growing significantly in Africa in recent years — and part of that has been in the form of medical aid to communities in need. This week, a GE team made up of leaders in GE’s African American Forum traveled to Africa to meet with government officials and business leaders — and to visit healthcare facilities where GE has provided solutions that include healthcare equipment and support with water, energy, communications and infrastructure development.
Doctor’s orders: The first stop was a 105-bed facility in Ghana where GE has partnered to donate products, technology and knowledge to improve access to healthcare for the Apam district under the Developing Health Globally program. Mike Barber, Vice President of healthymagination, is pictured in the center and Dmitri Stockton, President & CEO of GE’s Global Banking business, is in the foreground.
In the audio clip below, Mike Barber — who called in during his Africa trip — describes how the clinic he visited is making use of donations such as baby warmers, incubators, ultrasounds, and basic x-ray equipment. “What we’ve learned in Developing Health Globally has really enabled us to understand what some of the needs are [throughout the region] and how we can provide solutions for hospital systems all over the world,” he said.
The Developing Health Globally program offers solutions using products and expertise from a variety of GE businesses including Water, Energy, and Healthcare to address critical gaps in developing-world clinics. It directly impacts 4.8 million people globally through its $40 million commitment in 14 countries throughout Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Staying connected: To promote long-term self-sufficiency at completed sites, the GE African-American Forum engages in ongoing relationships with local leaders. In this photo, Deborah Elam, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at GE, is seen with Mike and Dmitri at the clinic in Ghana.
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