OmniBSIC Bank Renovates NICU at Shai Osudoku Hospital

Daftar Isi

Enhancing Neonatal Care and Community Empowerment Through Strategic Partnerships

OmniBSIC Bank has taken a significant step in supporting healthcare by officially adopting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital. This partnership is a testament to the bank’s commitment to community development and improving access to quality healthcare services.

As part of this initiative, the bank provided specialized neonatal equipment aimed at enhancing critical care for preterm and vulnerable newborns. The gesture coincided with the hospital’s World Prematurity Awareness Day celebrations, which focused on the theme “Equitable Care for Every Preterm Baby.” This event reaffirmed OmniBSIC Bank’s mission to be more than just a financial institution—it is a partner in national development and social progress.

A delegation from the bank attended the ceremony alongside hospital administrators, clinical staff, and community leaders. Mr. Dominic Donkoh, Group Head of General Operations, delivered remarks on behalf of the Managing Director, Mr. Daniel Asiedu. He emphasized that the initiative reflects the bank’s long-term dedication to making a measurable impact on the lives of Ghanaians.

“This is not merely a ceremonial gesture but a deliberate investment in the health and survival of Ghanaian newborns. We are here because this hospital has demonstrated excellence and accountability, and we believe that our support can help make an even greater difference,” he said.

The bank is committed to working with institutions that deliver tangible results, and the impressive performance of the Shai Osudoku District Hospital has reinforced its confidence in the partnership.

Improving Neonatal Outcomes Through Innovation

The hospital has made remarkable strides in neonatal and maternal care over the years. NICU mortality rates have dropped significantly—from 7 percent in 2022 to 3.4 percent in 2024—despite an increase in admissions from 721 to 878 during the same period. The facility manages complex conditions such as prematurity, neonatal jaundice, sepsis, congenital abnormalities, and meconium aspiration.

Between 2013 and 2018, the hospital recorded five consecutive years of zero maternal deaths, earning recognition as a benchmark institution by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018. To further expand its neonatal services, OmniBSIC Bank donated a range of essential medical equipment, including baby cots, incubators, Firefly phototherapy machines, radiant warmers, transcutaneous bilirubinometers, haemoglobinometers with strips, vein viewers, pulse oximeters, and sterilizers with timers.

Mr. Alexander Adjei, Acting Medical Superintendent, described the donation as crucial for improving clinical outcomes. “This intervention has arrived at the perfect time and will significantly enhance our ability to care for preterm babies,” he said. “OmniBSIC Bank responded swiftly to our call for support, and we deeply appreciate their commitment.”

Supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment

In addition to the healthcare initiative, OmniBSIC Bank conducted a financial literacy outreach session at the Shai Osudoku Market. The session targeted market women, especially mothers, focusing on practical financial management techniques such as separating business and personal finances, safeguarding capital, maintaining accurate records, and adopting safe cash-handling practices.

The Market Queen of the Osudoku market, Naa Ayeki Tsui III, commended the bank for its dual focus on healthcare delivery and women’s economic empowerment. “This intervention touches the heart of our community. You are not only saving lives but strengthening families, and for that, we are grateful,” she noted.

A Broader Commitment to Sustainable Development

OmniBSIC Bank’s involvement with the Shai Osudoku District Hospital aligns with several key principles of sustainable development, including good governance, ethical standards, gender equity, and financial inclusion. The initiative also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

About OmniBSIC Bank

OmniBSIC Bank is a fully-fledged universal bank formed through the merger of OmniBank and Sahel Sahara Bank. This merger was driven by the Bank of Ghana’s banking sector consolidation program, which increased the minimum capital requirement from GH¢120 million to GH¢400 million. The merger is considered one of the most successful in Ghana’s financial services industry due to the similarities in business models and the willingness of stakeholders to embrace unification.

Since its formation, the bank has reinforced its corporate governance structures and invested in infrastructure to meet regulatory standards. It is committed to upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring customers can conduct banking activities with confidence and convenience.

With 40 branches across Ghana, OmniBSIC Bank offers a comprehensive suite of products and digital solutions tailored to the needs of corporate clients, SMEs, and individuals. The bank continues to invest heavily in technology and employee development, reflected in its rigorous selection process and capacity-building programs.

OmniBSIC Bank has received numerous accolades, including awards for transformative banking, digital innovation, and customer service excellence. It is currently ranked 29th on the Ghana Club 100 list and is a proud member of the Ghana Deposit Protection Scheme.