Koolboks and Inclusive Energy Boost LASUTH Pharmacy with Solar-Powered Refrigerator
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a bid to enhance healthcare delivery at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Koolboks, a leading provider of solar-powered refrigeration systems in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, alongside Inclusive Energy UK, have generously donated solar-powered refrigerators to the hospital's pharmacy section.
The initiative underscores the companies' commitment to preserving lives through effective storage solutions, particularly for temperature-sensitive vaccines and medications.
Spearheaded by Inclusive Energy UK in collaboration with Koolboks, the donation aims to empower LASUTH's pharmacy to store vaccines and other cold chain medicines efficiently, without relying on the erratic public power supply, which often leads to disruptions.
During the product presentation ceremony held at the hospital, Dr. Bamidele Ayodele, Deputy Director of Clinical Services and Training, representing the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Koolboks and Inclusive Energy UK for their thoughtful gesture. He emphasized the critical role of reliable storage systems in maintaining the potency of vaccines, especially given the challenges posed by irregular electricity supply.
The donation was also praised by Pharm S. A. Lateef, the Head of Department of Pharmacy at LASUTH, who hailed it as a significant contribution to the hospital's cold chain management.
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Similarly, Dr. Oluwatoyin Ojo, a clinical and public health pharmacist at LASUTH, highlighted the timeliness of the Koolboks product amid Nigeria's ongoing power supply issues. She emphasized the positive impact the solar-powered refrigerators would have on medication storage, ensuring optimal conditions for vaccines and medications despite electricity challenges.
Mr. Abiodun Olamilekan, Head of Operations at Koolboks, reiterated the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and lauded LASUTH for its dedication to saving lives. He emphasized that the donation was part of Koolboks' ongoing efforts to support healthcare institutions and contribute to public health initiatives.
In a similar vein, Felicia Onwudinjo of Koolboks underscored the importance of giving back to society, stating that the company's ultimate joy lies in knowing that lives are being saved through the preservation of vaccines with their products.
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The event culminated in the formal handover of the solar-powered refrigerators to LASUTH's management, eliciting joy and gratitude from hospital staff present.
