NPA shares love with inmates of Accra Psychiatric Hospital to mark Fathers' Day

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has donated a range of essential supplies to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital as part of activities to commemorate Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

The donation, made on Saturday, June 20, 2026, forms part of the Authority’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme aimed at supporting patient care and promoting awareness of mental health issues, particularly among men.

Items presented to the hospital included mattresses, toiletries, detergents, food items, and other essential supplies to support the facility’s daily operations and improve the wellbeing of patients.

Speaking during the presentation, the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at the NPA, Mr Maxwell Ampadu, said the initiative reflects the Authority’s commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and promoting social welfare beyond its regulatory role in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.

According to him, the observance of Father’s Day alongside Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month offers an important opportunity to draw attention to the emotional and psychological wellbeing of men.

Mr Ampadu encouraged men to speak openly about their challenges and seek professional support when necessary, stressing that mental health should be treated with the same seriousness as physical health.

Receiving the items on behalf of the hospital, Senior Nurse Ms Vida Tetteh expressed gratitude to the NPA for the gesture and highlighted the growing need for support for mental health institutions across the country.

She explained that mental health conditions can result from several factors, including genetic predisposition, family history, stress, substance abuse, infections, and poor nutrition.

Ms Tetteh also noted that many patients admitted to the hospital are brought in from the streets or abandoned by relatives, placing significant pressure on the facility’s resources and caregiving capacity.

She urged the public to show compassion toward people living with mental health conditions, avoid stigmatization, and seek early medical intervention when signs of mental illness emerge.

She further encouraged individuals to adopt healthy coping mechanisms for stress and prioritise their mental wellbeing.

Ms Tetteh thanked the NPA for its support, noting that the donated items would contribute significantly to improving care for patients at the hospital.