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Akenten Appiah-Menka University community supports ‘Heal the KATH’ project

Kumasi, Aug. 02, GNA – Members of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) community, have donated an amount of GH¢40,000.00 to support the ‘Heal the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)’ project.

The management donated an amount of GH¢12,000.00, on behalf of the university, while the AMMUSTED branch of the University Teachers Association (UTAG) donated GH¢15,000.00 and the Ghana Association of University Administrators, AMMUSTED branch, donating an amount of GH¢13,000.00.

Professor Isaac Boateng, Pro Vice Chancellor of the University speaking to the media after the presentation, said the amount was realized through the contribution of the members of the various associations and the university community.

He said it was an obligation to support the comprehensive renovation of the largest referral hospital in the northern sector of the country to enable it to provide the needed quality healthcare services to the people, including members of the university community.

Prof. Boateng said the initiative, which was being spearheaded by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was laudable and needed the support of everybody to ensure the full realization of the project.