Did you know the #InfantMortality rate in #Ghana is currently 3%? This percentage skyrockets to about 30% for babies requiring intensive care.
Naa Kuorkor Mayne-Eghan, founder of Jay Foundation18, is passionate about reducing this high figure because babies don’t choose to be born into these situations.
Naa Kuorkor herself dealt with losing a preterm baby when she had twins in 2018. This event which motivated her to start the #JayFoundation is a bittersweet memory since she lost a son. On the other hand, her daughter made it through and is now a healthy and adorable 4-year-old who is an inspiration to many Ghanaian parents facing challenges with preterm babies.
Counselling parents of preterm babies is just one of many activities the Jay Foundation engages in. The team of 15 educates the public on neonatal care, and regularly makes donations to help improve the health of #NICU babies and their mothers. Since 2018, they have worked with various hospitals including Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Keta Municipal Hospital, Battor Catholic Hospital etc. Although the Jay Foundation’s donations in the form of medical equipment, food, diapers and medication are essential, they have realized that space in the NICU remains a massive challenge. Because of this, the Jay Foundation has made it a goal to build as many NICU wards as possible in Ghana.
Working with preterm babies is emotionally taxing for Naa Kuorkor and other members of the Jay Foundation Team who have had experiences with losing a baby. However, they remind themselves that they are there to turn their pain into joy for other parents.
Naa Kuorkor is all about spreading joy in her personal life as well! Her friends will tell you she’s a bubbly person who loves to party. She also enjoys encouraging couples to spice up their love life and has started a lingerie business dedicated to this @
Lingerie Picante.
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You can support the Jay Foundation in their quest to help #GhanaPreemies survive…
Donate to their Ecobank Account or MoMo account 0245729197
You can also call 0244762751 to donate baby clothes, milk & other items.
And share this post so others can support too!
#DoGhanaGood #DoGhanaGoodHero #WEARGhana
Source: Ghana/WEAR Ghana
