14th November 2023 10:54:07 AM
2 mins readGhanaian actor and comedian, Kofi Adu, popularly known as Agya Koo, has pledged unwavering support to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's Heal Komfo Anokye project.
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Recounting a personal connection to the cause, Agya Koo revealed that the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) played a crucial role in saving his life during his childhood. Motivated by gratitude, he expressed his commitment to actively contribute to the project's success.
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Agya Koo emphasized his dedication to conducting extensive publicity efforts to ensure the project's objectives are met, leading to essential renovations.
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Reflecting on his past at KATH, he shared a poignant experience where he survived while others around him succumbed to their ailments.
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This firsthand encounter fueled his determination to prevent the hospital's deterioration, stating, “If we are unconcerned about the problems at Gee [Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital], it will worry a lot. Because if not Gee, I would not have been alive by now.”
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“If we are unconcerned about the problems at Gee [Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital], it will worry a lot. Because if not Gee, I would not have been alive by now. I remember when I was young and selling oil at Kumasi Kofrom.
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"I was brought here for medical treatment. All those lying by me lost their lives. It was very devastating but God saved my life. If certain technologies were available by then, those people would not have died,” he said at the event.
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He continued: “As the world has advanced today, it is good the authorities have brought this initiative [Heal Komfo Anokye project]. With your prayers and support, every day and night I will do more publicity about this project for it to be successful. Aside from that, every month I will contribute financially towards the project.”
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During the Heal Komfo Anokye project launch led by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Agya Koo expressed gratitude for the initiative, acknowledging the advancements in healthcare since his own challenging experience.
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He pledged to leverage his influence for consistent and extensive publicity, ensuring the project's success through increased awareness and financial contributions.
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Agya Koo declared, “With your prayers and support, every day and night I will do more publicity about this project for it to be successful. Aside from that, every month I will contribute financially towards the project.”
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The commitment from Agya Koo aligns with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's vision for the Heal Komfo Anokye Project, which aims to raise US$10 million for the renovation of the 70-year-old in-patient wards at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
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This significant healthcare facility, having served the Ashanti region and patients from 12 out of the country’s 16 regions, is in need of refurbishment after many years without essential updates, facing challenges in various aspects, including ceilings, tiling, and the general ward environment.
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Agya Koo shares nostalgic childhood memories at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. #HealKomfoAnokye #opemsuoradio pic.twitter.com/OdtxEWBNUS— Opemsuo Radio (@OpemsuoRadio) November 11, 2023
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