Newborn care in the Upper East Region has received a major boost following the launch of the Angel Care Newborn Blanket Initiative, a collaborative project aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.
The initiative, led by the Angel Care Foundation in partnership with the Dr Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Foundation, seeks to ensure that every newborn is welcomed with a blanket as a symbol of warmth, dignity and care at birth.
As part of the launch, the partners distributed 500 specially designed baby blankets in Pan-African colours to selected health facilities and child welfare institutions across the region.
Beneficiary facilities included the Mother and Baby Unit of the Martyrs of Uganda Health Centre and the Mother of Mercy Baby’s Home in Sirigu.
In addition to the blankets, the organisations donated baby cots to the Martyrs of Uganda Health Centre, along with essential supplies such as food items, diapers, detergents, soaps, bottled water and toys to support childcare services at the Mother of Mercy Baby’s Home.
Founder of the Angel Care Foundation, Dr. Olivia Tchanque, said the initiative is inspired by a vision of ensuring that every child is received with love and dignity from the moment of birth.
She explained that the blankets are not only functional but also symbolic, representing compassion while promoting African identity through their Pan-African design.
According to her, the programme aims to extend coverage to all hospitals in Ghana within the year, with a long-term goal of distributing one million blankets across Africa over the next five years.
Global Health Consultant for the Foundation, Ms. Jessica O’Hara, said the initiative highlights the importance of maternal and newborn health while serving as a starting point for broader healthcare interventions.
She noted that future support could extend to neonatal care equipment and other critical medical supplies depending on facility needs.
Board Secretary of the Dr Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Foundation, Mr. Moses Bamidele, said the collaboration reflects the importance of partnerships in improving healthcare delivery and supporting vulnerable groups.
He added that the outreach aligns with the Foundation’s broader mission of promoting health, education and humanitarian support.
Beneficiary institutions expressed appreciation for the intervention, describing it as timely support that brings relief to caregivers and improves conditions for newborns and vulnerable children in the region.
