24/08/2026
AWAKE PURIFIED DRINKING CONTINUES LIFELINE INITIATIVE FOR HEART PATIENTS At NCTC, KORLE BU
At the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) in Korle Bu, the tension at the Outpatient Department is noticeable. For dozens of Ghanaian families visiting the Centre daily, receiving news of a critical heart condition is immediately followed by the daunting challenge of funding the required surgery; a financial hurdle that remains out of reach for many.
However, an ongoing corporate social responsibility initiative is actively working to ease this burden for needy patients across the country. Through a structured partnership with Kasapreko PLC, manufacturers of Awake Purified Drinking Water portion of revenue from bottled water sales is continuously funneled into the NCTC’s patient support fund.
Reaffirming this commitment, Kasapreko has presented a GH¢150,000 donation for the second quarter, providing direct financial relief for high-cost cardiac procedures.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Sales and Distribution Manager at Kasapreko PLC, Mr. Mark Mensah-Abban, said the contribution goes beyond conventional charity, describing it as an investment in healthcare and human lives.
“This donation is not charity. It is an investment. An investment in equipment, an investment in treatment, an investment in training, and most importantly, people.”
Mr. Mensah-Abban also commended the dedication of staff at the Cardio Centre, noting that their work extends beyond treating medical conditions to giving patients and their families renewed hope.
“You are not just treating conditions; you are restoring futures. You give fathers more years with their children; you give mothers the chance to see their grandchildren grow. You are the quiet heroes of our nation, and we salute you.”
Director of the National Cardiothoracic Centre, Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah, expressed appreciation to the Awake team for its continued support, revealing that 157 patients had benefited from the partnership as of the time of the ceremony.
“The fund has achieved its purpose, and it is our prayer that this partnership, which was initiated through Mr. Abban and Dr. Serebour, will go on to impact many lives.”
Dr. Entsua-Mensah further assured Awake Mineral Water of the Centre’s commitment to saving lives and noted that the partnership with Kasapreko PLC, through the Awake brand, is now in its eleventh year and has played a significant role in supporting patients in need of cardiac care.
Renowned gospel music icon and brand ambassador for Awake Mineral Water, Diana Hamilton, also commended the company for its long-standing commitment to supporting the Centre.
“Thank you, Awake, for heeding the call to help the Centre. May this partnership be a memorial before God.”
Diana Hamilton also encouraged Ghanaians to continue patronising the Awake brand to help sustain the initiative and enable the fund to support more patients in need.
For more than a decade, Awake Mineral Water has remained committed to sustaining the partnership with the National Cardiothoracic Centre while exploring additional avenues to support life-saving healthcare interventions.
As cardiovascular diseases continue to pose a significant health challenge, partnerships between the private sector and healthcare institutions remain critical to improving access to specialised treatment and strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system.
