Benefits from our LED solution:

1. Low-powered LED lighting

2. High Quality LED fittings made to last

3. Daylight white lighting improves visibility increasing health + safety

Project: To provide LED lighting solutions for six new hospitals in Ghana

The Brief -

The Ghana Ministry of Health and NMS Infrastructure Ltd have invested $175 million for the delivery of six new district hospitals under its programme to invigorate regional and district health care throughout Ghana. New district hospitals will be developed in Dodowa, Sekondi, Kumawu, Abetifi, Fomena and Garu-Tempane. A seventh hospital – The European Hospital in the Takoradi Metropolitan District – will be upgraded and re-equipped.

This is a very comprehensive aid project, in one of the world's most underdeveloped countries, which will significantly strengthen the regional district health services throughout the country. Low Energy Designs are the selected British manufacturer considered to have the right LED lighting solution to meet a complex requirement for this ground breaking project! Utilising an extensive LED product range, we have supplied LED lighting for all of the hospitals requirements inside and out.

Design Concept -

With cost effectiveness and 'the patient experience' at the heart of our designs, experts have developed a sustainable, flexible, intuitive district hospital concept. These new units are designed to be environmentally friendly, with the lowest possible operating costs, reducing the need for air-conditioning to a minimum, whilst paying particular attention to massively reducing airborne infection rates by increasing the air exchange ratio.

Each hospital has been adapted to suit the unique topography and geographical conditions of its location by a world class team of experts from the UK and Ghana.

Design of Dodowa -

Each hospital has been adapted to suit the unique topography and geographical conditions of its location by a world class team of experts from the UK and Ghana.

The innovative design of the hospitals is aimed at providing a therapeutic environment to aid patient recovery while providing value for money by delivering hospitals which require minimal maintenance, have a low energy footprint and have the capacity for future expansion.

A comprehensive process of consultation with local landowners, farmers and other stakeholders has been undertaken ahead of and throughout the hospital build process. The new hospital will have 21st Century equipment and facilities and is designed to be capable of expansion from 120 beds to 200 beds. The goal is to support the sustainable advancement of healthcare in Ghana.

The History -

The existing Shai-Osudoku District Hospital in Dodowa was established as a health centre in 1985. Attendance at the hospital has more than tripled from 13,080 to over 42,000 between 2009 and 2012. Hospital attendance is expected to increase further by 50 % in 2015. The Dodowa District Hospital will help solve the growing attendance crisis, providing faster and cheaper care for the Dodowa community.

Why Low Energy Designs LED lighting solutions -

Low Energy Designs LED luminaires are the only products that are deemed to meet the technical requirements of this complex environment. Our aim is to provide the very best design and solution to meet each customer’s requirements whilst tailoring this to suit each customer’s budget.

Low Energy LED products for Dodowa -

Low Energy Designs manufacture a wide range of LED lighting products for indoor and outdoor applications. We supplied several different LED light fittings to the Dodowa Hospital, including emergency fittings.

The LumiROD 516, a variant of the LumiROD 5 family. Providing 6067 lumens at 54 watts this product is effective, efficient and reliable. We also supplied the LumiROD 516 in an emergency version which is 3hr maintained integrated into the luminaire and dims to 10% of the original light output in emergency mode. The LumiROD 516 was installed in the majority of waiting areas, wards, theatres, and x-ray rooms throughout the hospital.

The LumiROD 212 and 416, are variants of the LumiROD 4 family. These non-corrosive products have an IP (Ingress Protection) rating of 66, making the product available to be used inside or outside. Providing 6073 lumens at 54 watts, the LumiROD 416 has been installed in the outdoor courtyards and entrances, along with the LumiROD 212 which is a 2ft variant of the LumiROD 4 family and was installed into the outdoor courtyards.

The Glow downlights provide high quality lighting with an energy efficiency that outperforms traditional downlight fixtures. The Glow 180 & 240 have been installed throughout the recovery areas of the hospital. The Glow downlights provide additional health benefits, Day White lighting (5,500K) can stimulate positive health and behaviour. We also integrated the 3 hour emergency into the Glow 240’s which dim to 10% of the original light output when in emergency mode.

On April 4th 2016 President John Mahama officially inaugurated a new hospital at Dodowa in the Shai Osudoku District under the Ministry of Health (MoH) Built-To-Care Ghana Project.