Social Welfare Unit
LT COL JACOB YAW SANDOW - OFFICER IN CHARGE
Caring Beyond Medicine
The Social Welfare Unit of the 37 Military Hospital ensures that no patient is denied care, dignity, or hope because of social or financial hardship. The Unit provides psychosocial support and mobilizes resources to assist vulnerable patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Through partnerships with philanthropists, donors, and institutions, we bridge the gap between medical treatment and the social support patients need for full recovery.
Leadership
Officer-in-Charge
Lt Col Jacob Yaw Sandow
Military Social Work Officer
The Officer-in-Charge provides strategic direction, supervises operations, and reports through Hospital Command. All donor-supported activities are monitored and accounted for through established military administrative systems.
Our Services
- Psychosocial counseling and emotional support.
- Crisis intervention for abuse, trauma, and mental health emergencies.
- Financial assistance coordination for indigent and vulnerable patients.
- Advocacy, referrals, and discharge planning.
- Home visits and community follow-up services.
- Staff welfare support and counseling.
Our Impact
With support from donors and partners, we have:
- Assisted patients unable to afford treatment and discharge bills.
- Provided emergency support during critical situations.
- Offered psychosocial care to patients, families, and staff.
- Facilitated safe discharges and reduced treatment abandonment.
Every contribution restores hope and dignity.
How We Operate
- Access to Services.
- Ward and clinic referrals.
- Scheduled appointments.
- Walk-in consultations.
- Emergency Response.
- On-call services.
Response initiated within one hour
Accountability
All donations and funds are managed through the Patients’ Welfare Fund Committee with structured oversight, reporting, and auditing mechanisms.
Training and Capacity Building
The Unit conducts continuous professional development in:
- Ethics and professional practice.
- Psychosocial support.
- Crisis intervention.
- Mentorship and field training for social work students and trainees.
Partnerships
We collaborate with:
- Hospital departments.
- Department of Social Welfare.
- Donor partners.
- Community-based organizations.
- Public and private institutions.
These partnerships strengthen support systems for patients within and beyond the hospital.
Partner With Us
Your support can provide:
- Financial assistance for life-saving treatments.
- Psychosocial care for patients and families in distress.
- Emergency relief for vulnerable cases.
- Support services that improve recovery and reintegration.
Together, we can ensure that compassionate care reaches every patient in need.
Contact Us
Social Welfare Unit,
Within the Finance Office,
37 Military Hospital Headquarters,
Accra, Ghana
For partnerships and donations, please contact the Officer-in-Charge through Hospital Command, 37 Military Hospital.