The Trinity Temple of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Kumasi has graciously donated office furniture to furnish the consulting rooms of the newly refurbished Psychiatry Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
The donation, valued at approximately Seventy- Five Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH₵75,000), was made possible through contributions from the church’s ‘’Healthy Mind Offering’’, an offering set up to support various health organisation in the country and beyond.
The donation was made on Friday, 23rd August, 2024, to the Unit by a team led by Head Pastor of Trinity Temple, Rev. Sylvanus Sowah Odotei.
The items were received by the Chief Executive of the hospital, Prof. Otchere Addai- Mensah, “This contribution comes at a crucial time as the Unit prepares to reopen its newly renovated ground floor for outpatient services, provide enhanced healthcare facilities to the community’’.
‘’The support from Trinity Temple do not only reflect their commitment to improving healthcare services but also their dedication to the well-being of the local population” Prof. Otchere Addai-Mensah, echoed
Rev. Sowah Odotei used the opportunity to thank the leadership of Pastor Dr. Mensa Otabil and his wife, Mrs. Joy Otabil, for this great initiative to support humanity and the health sector in the country.
“As people of faith, we believe in the power of compassion, service, and love for one another. It is these values that guide us in all our actions. The decision to support the refurbishment of this unit was not just a financial contribution, but a spiritual one as well’’, he emphasised.
He said through the ‘’Healthy Mind Offering’’, our congregation came together, united by the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who will walk through these doors in search of healing and care.
Dr. Ruth Owusu-Antwi, head of the Psychiatry Unit, stated that she has witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by patients and the tireless efforts of staff members to provide compassionate, high-quality care. ‘’The donation has come at a critical time as we work to enhance our facilities and create an environment that promotes healing and recovery’’, she said
“Your support will make a tangible difference in the lives of many, offering them a more comfortable and dignified experience during their time of need”, she added
The renovation of the Unit was funded by the Ghana Gas Company.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Isaac Justice Bedaiako
