An online prayer and prayer network, Divine Encounter, has made a presentation to the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).
The donation, made up of dialysis consumables, was to support the health service delivery at the department and also patients undergoing renal treatment.
The Convenor of the platform, Rev. Dr Joseph Kofi Antwi, said the gesture was motivated by his personal experience with illness and his commitment to supporting patients undergoing renal treatment.
Experience inspired
Rev. Dr Antwi, a former Ga West Presbytery Clerk of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), explained that his decision to donate was shaped by a challenging period of illness he once endured, during which he faced both physical and emotional distress.
He said despite his personal challenges, he nonetheless observed the struggles of patients contending with chronic illnesses and financial hardship, which inspired him to contribute towards alleviating their difficulties.
He said the gesture, made possible through the support of patrons of the online prayer network, was also to fulfil scripture that admonishes Christians to show concern for their neighbours both spiritually and physically.
Rev. Dr Antwi encouraged patients to maintain hope and urged the public to support both the hospital and his online prayer network, Divine Encounter.
He gave an assurance that he would continue to assist Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and its patients.
Significant support
Receiving the donation on behalf of the centre, the Head of the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence, Prof. J. E. Mensah, expressed gratitude to Rev. Dr Antwi for his continued support.
He described the donation as significant, and emphasised the need for donors to consult the centre regarding its specific needs prior to making donations, to ensure that the gesture makes a real impact.
The Head of the Nephrology Unit, Prof. Vincent Boiman, also acknowledged Rev. Dr Antwi’s generosity, recalling that he first made a donation to the unit two years ago and thanked him for returning this year to provide further support.
The Director of Medical Affairs, Dr Frank Owusu Sekyere, speaking on behalf of hospital management, highlighted the challenges the hospital faces in obtaining essential dialysis consumables.
Drawing from his experience as a paediatrician in the Intensive Care Unit, he noted that the hospital occasionally has to travel as far as the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) to obtain catheters for peritoneal dialysis, adding that the donation would significantly support critically ill children.
Also present at the presentation ceremony were the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Erica Akoto Quist, and the Administrator, Accident and Emergency Department, William Nartey.
Source:
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