Frimpong-Manso Institute donates 2 incubators to KATH, adopts MBU for 10 years

The President of the Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI), Rev. Prof. Paul Frimpong-Manso, with the support of partners and friends of the institute, has donated two incubators to the Mother and Baby Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi to support the care and survival of premature babies.

The donation, which took place on Friday, March 13, 2026, formed part of activities marking the birthday celebration of the FMI CEO and a broader initiative to support neonatal health care in Ghana.

Aside from the incubators, the institute also repainted the hospital block, donated GH¢20,000 to support the purchase of urgent medical accessories, and announced the adoption of the ward for the next ten years.

Speaking at the event, Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso said the gesture was inspired by the need to protect vulnerable newborns and improve their chances of survival.

“When we protect life at its most fragile stage, we affirm the value of every human life,” he said.

He explained that premature births remain a significant challenge in Ghana’s healthcare system, noting that statistics indicate that about one in every seven babies born in the country is preterm.

“Complications associated with preterm births contribute to about 7,900 to 8,000 deaths among newborns annually in Ghana. Thankfully, this situation can be greatly alleviated with the use of incubators for neonates,” he stated.

Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso further revealed that the initiative was deeply personal, recounting his own experience as a premature baby who survived because he was placed in an incubator at KATH in 1959.

“Indeed, I am a testimony of the good an incubator can do for a life with a great destiny. In March 1959, I was graced with the benefits of an incubator here at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, but sadly my twin could not make it out of these walls to enjoy the outside world,” he narrated.

According to him, the donation is part of the institute’s commitment to ensuring that more premature babies receive the care they need to survive and fulfill their potential.

“These fragile newborns struggling for their lives today could be the next president, parliamentarian, doctor, or even the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Ghana,” he added.

Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso also acknowledged earlier contributions by organizations such as the Kokrokoo Charity Foundation and other groups championing neonatal healthcare.

He called on well-meaning Ghanaians to support neonatal health initiatives.

“The measure of a society is how well it protects its most vulnerable, and that is the child in the cradle,” he emphasized.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the hospital, the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Paa Kwasi Baidoo, expressed gratitude to the Frimpong-Manso Institute, describing the gesture as timely.

“This donation has come at the right time because the Mother and Baby Unit currently has more than 130 babies under care. We therefore need modern resources to provide quality healthcare for these patients,” he said.

Mr. Baidoo further called on other corporate bodies and well-meaning individuals to emulate the gesture to help improve healthcare delivery.

“We encourage other organizations and philanthropists to follow this example and support the hospital so we can continue to provide the best care for mothers and newborns,” he added.

The Neonatal Specialist and Nurse in charge of the Mother and Baby Unit at KATH, Christiana Ampofowaa Aquah, who spoke to the media after the presentation, expressed gratitude to the institute for the donation.

“This is truly a dream come true for us. The incubators will go a long way to help us care for premature babies and improve their survival,” she said.

Rev. Prof. Frimpong-Manso also extended appreciation to donors, hospital management, and FMI’s Thematic Chair for Science, Health and Technology, Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo, for his coordination of the initiative.

He urged the public to continue supporting the hospital, noting that the facility still has many pressing needs and every contribution could make a difference in saving lives.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com