Accra, Ghana, June 2022. The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based commerce affiliation that promotes bilateral commerce between the UK and Ghana, has raised funds to help the institution of a medical trials unit on the University of Ghana Medical Centre. The UKGCC raised the funds whereas commemorating the primary Royal Ascot Ladies Day Event in Ghana on the Polo Court Gardens, Accra.
Ascot, considered one of Britain’s most well-known racecourses, holds a particular week of races in June annually known as the Royal Ascot, attended by Her Majesty the Queen. This week has develop into Britain’s hottest race assembly, welcoming over 300,000 guests all dressed of their best apparel.
The UKGCC’s model of the Ladies Day , co-hosted by Ace presenter and radio and Television persona, Nathaniel Attoh, and Ghanaian actress, Sika Osei, paid homage to this iconic British custom.
As a charity fundraiser, all proceeds from ticket and raffle gross sales can be donated to the UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MEDICAL CENTRE (UGMC) MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CENTRE (MSRC) FUND RAISING COMMITTEE.
Executive Director of the UKGCC, Adjoba Kyiamah, remarked that “The UGMC MSRC was chosen because given the backdrop of the recent global pandemic, now more than ever, we need more clinical trials in our country to help identify the best treatment for diseases in our environment. The UGMC’s work, in undertaking research, will discover new treatments, methods and procedures to improve the health status of Ghanaians, Africans and the world and so we must support their efforts.”
Dr. Chris Owoo, Clinical Lead, Ghana Infectious Disease Centre, Ga East and member of the UGMC MSRC Board, expressed gratitude to the UKGCC for organising the charity fundraiser and added that as the primary goal constructed medical trials centre in Ghana, the unit will analysis each international and domestically manufactured (together with plant-based) medicine.
“The opportunity to invest in the health of our present and our future population is now and what we do at the moment will determine where we will be when we have another pandemic or other disease conditions that continue to plague us”.
He appealed to different organisations and people to help the institution of the centre, slated to be accomplished by the top of this yr, and drive the change the nation wants.
The 1st Royal Ascot Ladies Day Experience in Ghana concluded on a excessive be aware with memorable highlights that included a millinery showcase and awards for Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat, and Best Dressed Couple.
Interested donors to the medical trials centre might attain out to the UKGCC.
The UKGCC additionally took time to thank all of the sponsors, supporters and donors , who’ve contributed to make the occasion an amazing success, together with So Fraiche Media, Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC ,Voltic (Gh) LTD, Coca Bottling Company Ghana LTD; Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, The African Regent Hotel, Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, VDB Consultancy & Trade LTD, Sunshine Salad Bar, Swallow Restaurant , Starbites, Blue Skies LTD, Labadi Beach Hotel, Cherry Baby Accessories , Niobe Spa, Polish’d Nail bar, Teiva Naturals, Nolle Designs, Vodafone Ghana, Ebenezer Borlabie and the artist Jandel LTD.
About the UKGCC
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC)was established in 2016 to advertise bilateral commerce between the UK and Ghana. It is theleading UK enterprise help organisation in Ghana.
The UKGCC gives distinctive help for its members by the sharing of information and concepts,creating platforms for constructing stronger networks and offering linkages with Government and its businesses. One of its key foci is to see Ghana develop into a big financial associate for the UK as an export market, import supply, funding vacation spot and vice versa. It exists to additional the enterprise pursuits of its members throughout each nations and create extra enterprise alternatives.
The Chamber is backed by the British and Ghana Governments by the UK-Ghana Business Council and the British Chambers of Commerce within the UK, and is Africa Scotland Business Network Strategic Partner.
