Geita Gold reiterates commitment on workers’ health
GGML chief medical officer Aalen Mtemi (right), shares insights about the company’s wellbeing initiatives at the inaugural Corporate Wellness Conference in Dar es Salaam recently. Others in the panel, (from left) are country director and director of operations at PATH Amos Mugisha, senior manager, delivery lead at Deloitte Tanzania, Scholastica Williams, and country director at PharmAccess, Heri Marwa. PHOTO | COURTESY
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- The company’s wellness programmes in place, with the company offering a range of mental health resources and wellness programmes to support the holistic well-being of its employees.
Dar es Salaam. Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has outlined its plans to ensure wellness of workers as corporates gathered to discuss the issue and protect their staff against non-communicable diseases.
The inaugural Corporate Wellness Conference (CWC) in Dar es Salaam last week, was organised by the local chapter of the UN Global Compact, Global Compact Network Tanzania (GCNT), in partnership with ImpactAfya Limited to create awareness among the companies.
GGML chief medical officer, Dr Aalen Mtemi, said the company was fully committed to the well-being of its employees and the wider community.
“GGML approach to employee wellbeing extends beyond physical safety,” said Dr Mtemi during a panel discussion at the conference.
He highlighted the company’s wellness programmes in place, with the company offering a range of mental health resources and wellness programmes to support the holistic well-being of its employees.
The CWC brought together industry leaders to discuss the critical role of corporate wellness programmes in mitigating the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promoting sustainable business practices.
Some of the company programmes include on-site medical facilities providing preventative healthcare services and confidential counselling resources to promote mental health.
“The initiatives demonstrate a deep commitment to employee safety, physical health and environmental responsibility,” added Dr Mtemi.
The founder and managing director of ImpactAfya Ltd, Ms Bhakti Shah said; “It was important for us to come up with a platform where we can create awareness, where we can discuss wellness issues and non-communicable diseases. We’re able to come up with solutions because wellness is a profession in itself.”
The conference explored a range of topics vital to employee wellbeing. The discussions focused on the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and how these conditions can have a significant impact on employee health, productivity and overall business success.
The conference also highlighted the importance of mental health initiatives in the workplace, recognising the significant role that stress and anxiety can play in employee wellbeing.
By prioritising employee health across all dimensions, companies can not only create a more positive working environment, but also contribute to a more sustainable future, the experts said.
GGML said it has placed a strong emphasis on cultivating a culture of safety and well-being among its employees with strict adherence to safety protocols which have resulted in a significant reduction of accidents in the workplace.
