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Dr Olivia Tchanque plans to distribute one million baby blankets across Africa in five years
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Dr Olivia Tchanque, a licensed pharmacist and CEO of Angel Care Pharmacy and Angel Care Foundation, announced a humanitarian initiative to distribute one million baby blankets across Africa within the next five years. Speaking at a donation event at the Ghana Police Hospital on June 25, 2026, Dr Tchanque stated that the goal is to ensure every newborn receives basic warmth and care. The initiative will begin with pilot efforts in Ghana, with an immediate goal of establishing partnerships with hospitals across the country within the first year. She emphasized that the outreach would extend to all regions of Ghana, starting with the northern part. Dr Tchanque shared that a personal experience during childbirth in the United States, where her baby received immediate postnatal care including a blanket, inspired her to address gaps in newborn care in Africa. She believes every newborn deserves care and dignity from birth.
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