In a remarkable act of philanthropy, Kumasi-based road contractor Kofi Job has donated GHC 1 million to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to clear the medical bills of patients who have been treated and discharged but are unable to afford their bills.
This donation will help alleviate the financial burden on patients and ease congestion at the hospital, as many patients who cannot afford to pay remain in the wards, occupying limited space.
Kofi Job, known for his generous contributions to the community, announced his commitment to continue supporting the hospital, pledging to surprise KATH with another donation on December 31, 2024.
In addition to this recent contribution, he has also promised to donate 10 incubators to the Suntreso Government Hospital, providing essential support for neonatal care.
During his visit to KATH, Kofi Job was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Esther Okyere Gyebi and other members of his construction firm, Kofi Job Construction.
His GHC 1 million donation is expected to cover expenses for approximately half of the patients due for discharge today .
The donation comes at a critical time for KATH, as overcrowding in the wards has become a pressing issue.
The Orange Ward, initially designed to accommodate only 12 patients, currently houses over 40, while the Red Ward, with a capacity of 7, sometimes holds up to 12 patients.
Many of these beds are occupied by patients who have completed their treatment but are unable to pay their bills, further exacerbating the hospital’s space limitations.
Sammy Adu Boakye, Chairman of the “Heal Komfo Anokye Project,” expressed gratitude on behalf of the patients and hospital staff.
He commended Kofi Job’s support for the underprivileged in society, noting how the donation aligns with the ongoing fundraising efforts to improve KATH’s infrastructure.
The “Heal Komfo Anokye” initiative, spearheaded by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, aims to raise $10 million for significant renovations and maintenance at the hospital.
KATH officials warned that portions of the facility might need to close if critical maintenance work is not carried out in the coming two years, underscoring the urgency of the renovations.
Kofi Job’s donation is anticipated to ease some of these pressures in the short term, but long-term solutions remain necessary to sustain the hospital’s operations and maintain its services to the people of the Ashanti Region.
Source : www.kumasimail.com
