In a commendable effort to support the Heal KATH Project, the Association of Rural Banks, Ashanti Chapter, in collaboration with ARB Apex Bank, has donated GH₵160,000 to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) at a short ceremony in Kumasi.
The Ashanti Chapter of the Association of Rural Banks donated a generous amount of GH₵110,000 to the project, while ARB Apex Bank contributed GH₵50,000, demonstrating their commitment to the well-being and healthcare advancement in Ghana.
The amount presented by the Association of Rural Banks; Ashanti Chapter was contribution by 20 rural banks in Ashani.
These were Atwima Kwanwoma, Amansie, Juaben, Otuasekan Bosomtwe, Okomfo Anokye, Kumaswuman, Asante Akyem, Nwabiagya, Atwima Mponua and Subin Akawboso Rural Banks. The rest are Asokore, Sekyedumasi, Sekyere, Nsutaman, Asokore Mampong, Bosome Freho, Ofinso, Kwabre Area, Akrofuom Area Atwima and Kwamaman Rural Banks
The donations were presented by the Chapter President Ben Kwakye Adeefe Esq. and Maximus Attah, the Head of Corporate Affairs at ARB Bank, and were received by the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Prof. Otchere Addai-Mensah.
The Chief Executive Officer of KATH expressed profound gratitude to the donors for their unwavering support and emphasized the importance of such partnerships in driving positive change in the healthcare sector.
Following the presentation, a team of staff from KATH took the donors on a guided tour of the hospital, allowing them to witness firsthand the progress of the Heal KATH Project. The tour provided an opportunity for the donors to see the impact of their contributions and appreciate the advancements being made in healthcare infrastructure and services.
The Heal KATH Project is an initiative aimed at addressing the urgent need for infrastructural improvements at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana. KATH is the second-largest teaching hospital in Ghana and serves as a referral center for 12 out of the 16 regions in the country.
The project is part of the Asantehene’s 25th Anniversary Legacy Projects and seeks to mobilize resources and funding to upgrade the hospital’s infrastructure. The goal is to create a more functional and efficient hospital environment that promotes healing, comfort, and safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
The current state of the hospital wards at KATH is quite dire, with dilapidated and hazardous conditions that affect service delivery. The Heal KATH Project aims to renovate the hospital’s main blocks (A, B, C, and D) at an estimated cost of $10 million. The project includes improvements such as modern amenities, data networks, ceiling works, nurses paging systems, and public address systems1.
Phase one of the project has already seen significant renovations, including the completion of works on leaking roofs and the exterior overhauling of dilapidated offices, wards, and compartments. The project also incorporates sustainable initiatives, such as transitioning to solar power to reduce reliance on the national grid.
The Heal KATH Project has garnered support from various stakeholders, including individuals, businesses, and organizations, who have made generous donations to support the initiative. The project team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to improving healthcare infrastructure and patient care at KATH.
