By Dominic Antwi Agyei
North Suntreso (Ash), Oct. 05, GNA – The Calvary Temple Assemblies of God (A/G) Church, at North Suntreso, in Kumasi, has donated medical equipment to the Suntreso government hospital.
The donation, which formed part of activities marking the church’s outdooring programme, was intended to support the hospital in addressing some of its logistical and operational challenges and improve service delivery at the facility.
The items, worth over GHS 20,000.00, included feeding tubes, oxygen regulators, hand sanitizers, washing powders, sanitary pads, toiletries, baby diapers, as well as computers and other essential medical supplies.
Reverence Francis Akresi, Associate Pastor of the church, presenting the items in a brief ceremony, on behalf of the Head Pastor, Rev. Michael Asare Esq, said the gesture was part of the church’s commitment to giving back to the society.
According to him, the church recognized the important role healthcare facilities play in providing essential services to communities, therefore considered it necessary to support the Suntreso government hospital.
“This donation forms part of our social responsibility as a Church.
We believe the church has a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of society,
Our new Pastor has a vision of giving back to society.
We will continue to support institutions and communities in whatever way we can, because we believe God has mandated us to be a blessing to others,” he noted.
Rev. Akresi explained that, whiles the government continued to invest in the health sector, the needs of health facilities were enormous and required support from individuals, religious organizations, corporate bodies and other stakeholders.
He, therefore, urged churches, individuals, businesses, institutions, and associations to make social responsibility a priority by identifying areas where they could contribute to national development.
“When we come together to support public institutions, especially health facilities, we help reduce the pressure on government and improve services for the people,” he said.
Madam Francisca Adutwum, a Nursing Officer of the Mother and Child Unit of the Suntreso government hospital, who received the items on behalf of the hospital, expressed gratitude to the church for their kind gesture.
She noted that the items would contribute significantly to the hospital’s efforts to provide quality healthcare, particularly to children and mothers who rely on the facility for medical care.
“We are grateful to Calvary Temple for this kind gesture.
These items will be put to good use to support our work, especially in the Children’s unit,” she said.
Madam Adutwum appealed to other religious bodies, individuals and other institutions to support them to compliment government efforts to meet the growing needs of patients.
The donation formed part of Calvary Temple Assemblies of God, Bantama Branch’s broader commitment to community service and social responsibility, with the church pledging to continue supporting institutions and vulnerable members of society as part of its Christian mandate.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Kenneth Odeng Adade