ACCRA, GHANA—The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) is set to expand its support for the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, which the church’s founder, Pastor Dr. Mensa Otabil, described as a “battlefield.” Pastor Otabil made the remarks during a courtesy call from a delegation of the hospital, led by Board Chairman Prof. Titus Beyuo. The delegation visited the church to express gratitude for its consistent support over the past sixteen years.
Pastor Otabil acknowledged the challenging yet rewarding nature of working in the health sector, highlighting the need for resilience and commitment to deliver quality healthcare. He assured the delegation that the church’s sixteen-year partnership with Korle Bu is just the beginning and that more initiatives are planned, particularly to support pediatric oncology patients.
Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, stated that the visit was to formally acknowledge and express gratitude for the church’s support, which has benefited over 2,000 patients. Board Chairman Prof. Titus Beyuo echoed this sentiment, calling the visit an important step in recognizing the longstanding gesture.
The Korle Bu delegation included several key officials, among them Mrs. Mavis Amerley Frimpong Osei, Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere, Mr. Munir Alhassan, and Prof. Lorna Awo Renner.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
