Philanthropist pays hospital bills for 213 patients in Kumasi
AT least 213 patients who were struggling to pay their hospital bills have been given a lifeline following the intervention of a philanthropist.
The philanthropist, Kofi Job, a renowned road construction contractor, visited the hospitals and paid their bills in cash amounting to GH¢100,000.00 directly to the hospitals’ management, at the weekend.
The hospitals, Kumasi South Hospital, Old Tafo Government Hospital, and the Manhyia District Hospital were also provided with financial support to cover new patients who arrived at the hospitals and were in need of assistance.
He gave GH¢3,000.00 and GH¢2,000.00 to cover the cost of prescribed medications and other expenses for an undisclosed number of patients at the hospitals.
At the Kumasi South Hospital, Kofi Job paid GH¢120,000.00 to cover the cost of chemotherapy and surgery for two children suffering from cancer.
Kofi Job, who is also an evangelist, expressed his sadness at seeing the patients’ conditions and realising that many of them were unable to pay their medical bills due to poverty.
“I have realised that poverty is a major contributor to the number of deaths in our hospitals,” he said.
“My prayer is that God will continue to bless me so that I can support those in need,” emphasizing that supporting humanity is a collective responsibility and called on institutions and individuals to contribute their resources to support the vulnerable.
Dr Alimatu Salam, a pediatric oncologist at the Kumasi South Hospital, thanked Kofi Job for his generous donation, saying “We appreciate what he has done, and we pray that God will multiply his contributions a thousand fold.”
Earlier, on December 23, 2024, Kofi Job provided essential food items including bags of rice, mini packs of cooking oil, and chicken to about 1000 elderly women most of them widows at the forecourt of Otec FM, where the beneficiaries received the support with overwhelming gratitude and joy.
The donation aimed to bring relief, brighten their Christmas celebrations, and reminded them that they were valued members of society during a time that could often feel lonely for many.
It was part of the broader efforts of the newly established Kofi Job Foundation, a nonprofit organisation focused on supporting the less fortunate in society.
The foundation’s mission is to address the needs of vulnerable groups, including widows, orphans, the elderly, and other marginalised individuals, providing them with practical aid to improve their lives.
According to the philanthropist, “supporting humanity, especially those who are struggling, has always been my greatest passion …I believe that I have been blessed by God, and it is my duty to share those blessings with others. It is not just about supporting my family, but about reaching out to those outside my immediate circle, especially during the Christmas season, when people are most in need of love and care.”
He explained that through the Kofi Job Foundation, he and his wife were deeply committed to helping the underprivileged.
The widows who received the donations expressed their sincere appreciation for the kindness shown to them.
Many shared that the gesture of support meant more than just food; it was a reminder that they were not forgotten, especially during a time when loneliness and hardship were often heightened.
FROM KINGSLEY E.HOPE,
KUMASI
