Rotary supports two institutions

Accra, May 2, GNA - The Airport Branch of Rotary Club, Ghana, in collaboration with their Dutch club on Friday presented equipment worth 12,000 Euros to the Urology Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to assist in the early detection of prostate cancer. Dr. James Edward Mensah, Consultant Urologist, who received the equipment from Mrs. Diana Beuker from Rotary District KG 1500 in Holland, said the gesture had come at a time the Department needed it the most. Dr. Mensah said about 50 per cent of patients who reported in the hospital died of advanced prostate cancer due to the lack of such equipment to help in early detection.

Mr. John Totoh, President of the Airport Rotary Club, Ghana, said Rotary Club was committed to helping communities to improve on the livelihood of the less privileged. He said the Club recognized the urgent need for such equipment by the hospital to save the lives of the dying population, especially men. The Club also visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Junior High School, Kpehe, in the Accra where they undertook the renovation of the school complex at 5,000 cedis.

Nii Okaija Dinsey, Accra Metro Director of Education, said community participation in the development process had become imperative since government alone could not bear the cost and lauded the club for their contribution. He urged the authorities to maintain the facility in order to win the trust of the Club.