GETFund confers with Asantehene over KNUST medical equipment
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), led by its Administrator, Paul Adjei, has paid a working visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to brief him on the award of a GH¢400 million contract for the procurement of modern medical equipment for the new Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Teaching Hospital.
The visit was also to update the Asantehene on efforts being undertaken by the GETFund and the government towards the realisation of the landmark healthcare project.
The project forms part of the broader agenda of President John Dramani Mahama to strengthen tertiary healthcare infrastructure and elevate Ghanaian universities into premier institutions of excellence.
Briefing
During the engagement, Mr Adjei briefed the Asantehene on the post-contract processes and the implementation road map for the project.
The new teaching hospital is expected to be equipped with modern medical technologies to support clinical training, medical research and specialised healthcare services.
Mr Adjei reaffirmed GETFund’s commitment to supporting strategic national institutions through targeted investments in education and healthcare infrastructure.
He assured the Asantehene that the Fund remained committed to ensuring the successful implementation of the project in line with the government’s vision and the development aspirations of the KNUST.
Otumfuo’s remarks
The Asantehene expressed appreciation to President Mahama for his commitment to advancing health care and tertiary education infrastructure in the country.
He also commended the GETFund Administrator for his dedication and commitment to helping to actualise his vision for the establishment of the KNUST Teaching Hospital.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II acknowledged the efforts of the GETFund in supporting the university and advancing healthcare infrastructure development in the Ashanti Region.
He said the establishment and equipping of the teaching hospital would significantly improve healthcare delivery for the people of the region, while contributing to the expansion and enhancement of healthcare services nationwide.
The Asantehene emphasised the importance of investing in modern healthcare infrastructure and medical education to support national development and improve healthcare outcomes across the country.
The new KNUST Teaching Hospital, once fully operational, is expected to serve as a major hub of clinical training, medical research and specialised healthcare delivery for Ghana and the West African sub-region.
