BW Energy is committed to enhancing the health and well-being in the communities where we operate. This commitment has taken shape through a new initiative in Mayumba, Gabon, aimed at sustainably improving access to quality healthcare for the local population.
This year, we focused on addressing a major challenge: improving access to early diagnosis at the Mayumba Medical Center, serving the communities of Mayumba, Ndindi, and Malembe, through the provision medical consumables and modern medical equipment.
The lack of adequate laboratory facilities had previously forced residents to travel more than 100 km to Tchibanga, the main city of the Nyanga province, for basic tests. This resulted in treatment delays and imposed substantial costs on families who often could not afford them.
In close partnership with the local medical authorities of the Mayumba Medical Center, BW Energy provided medical analysis equipment, with a particular focus on hematology. With this modern equipment, essential diagnostics can now be performed locally in Mayumba, ensuring faster and more efficient patient care at a lower cost.
This is not just a corporate social initiative, it marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to promoting quality healthcare in our local communities. Hand in hand with the local authorities, we are helping build stronger, more resilient communities.