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New clinic in Takoradi, Ghana
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n November International SOS opens a • Vaccination management
new clinic in Takoradi, capital of the • Western healthcare standards and local
Western Region of Ghana. The clinic experience
offers outpatient, occupational health and • Two consulting rooms, two observation
emergency services for employees of wards and a three-bed intensive care unit
companies in Takoradi. • Triage and emergency response areas
• In-house pharmacy, X-ray unit and
“Companies working in remote parts of the
laboratory
country want access to international-standard
healthcare for their employees”, says Mark International sOs Clinic, Takoradi
Troy, International SOS’ Regional General No 108 Axim Road, Dixcove Hill,
Manager for Western Africa. “And with the
Beach Road - Off shippers Council Roundabout,
recent discoveries by the offshore oil and gas
Takoradi, Ghana
Tel : +233 (0) 24 31 33 831
industries, as well as the expansion of mining
email :
takoradi.clinic@internationalsos.com
in Ghana, there’s even more demand for
medical services by international
International sOs Accra Office
companies.”
80, Lagos Avenue, east Legon, Accra, Ghana
Tel : +233 (0) 21 516 350
Dr Christine Mensah is International SOS’
medical advisor in Ghana. “Medical “Our mission is to deliver a patient-friendly
infrastructure can be inadequate here – even service and a supportive working
in the limited private sector”, she explains. environment where everyone’s contribution is
“The main issues stem from limited valued”, says Dr Mensah.
resources together with a high demand for
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good-quality and efficient health delivery.
There is a fully-fitted ambulance available
Emergency response is still at an early stage
24/7. If a patient needs to be evacuated,
If you wish to comment on any
in Ghana”, she continues. “Accident victims
International SOS will arrange a transfer to
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untrained personnel. There’s also a shortage
“With the offshore oil boom set to increase, in this issue, please email us at:
of well-trained health professionals.” To
many oil companies plan to use Ghana as a
manage the increased risks to their local and
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base because of its relative stability, safety
expatriate employees, international
and reasonable infrastructure”, says Mark.
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companies operating in Ghana are looking
“Our clients in Africa have welcomed the
Phone: +44 20 8762 8000
for high-quality alternatives.
new clinic. It opens new possibilities for
International SOS and our ability to deliver
Mailing address:
International SOS’ new clinic is a seven-
services in this rapidly developing part of the
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minute drive from Takoradi airport, and close
International SOS
to the offices of most of the multinational
world.”
8th floor, Landmark House
companies, as well as to the most popular
Scope of services and facilities at the clinic:
Hammersmith Bridge Road
residential area of the city.
• 24-hour ambulance and emergency
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824600.
The clinic’s medical team is made up of
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expatriate and Ghanaian doctors and nurses
• Minor surgical procedures
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with expertise in a range of specialties. Most
• Pre-natal care Associates
are highly experienced in providing
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emergency medical services for trauma cases
• Occupational health services (including
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and are trained in Advanced Trauma Life
pre-employment, fit-for-work, and annual
by
Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
medical check-ups) Designed
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