In a heartwarming display of community spirit and generosity, market women in Kumasi, situated in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, have banded together to contribute GH¢220,000 towards supporting Otumfuo’s Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) initiative.
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The collective donation was a collaborative effort from various markets across the region, with notable contributions coming from Kejetia, Central, and Abinkyi markets, which donated GH¢100,000.
Additionally, Bantama, Race Course, and Suame markets joined forces to contribute GH¢120,000 towards the cause.
Nana Yaa Fowaa, the Market Queen of Kejetia, and Nana Kyeiwaa, the Market Queen of Bantama, led the women in presenting a symbolic cheque to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace on April 4, 2024.
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Expressing their commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services within their community, the market women emphasized the importance of complementing efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure and access to quality medical care, particularly at institutions like KATH.
The Heal KATH initiative, spearheaded by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, seeks to raise $10 million to renovate the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Officially launched during the commemoration of the Akwasidae festival on Sunday, October 15, 2023, the initiative underscores the urgent need for infrastructural improvements at KATH, Ghana’s second-largest teaching hospital.
KATH plays a pivotal role in the healthcare landscape of Ghana, serving as a referral center for 12 out of the 16 regions in the country.
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