The International Fellowship of Bishops and Apostles (IFOBA) has brought hope and relief to four new mothers who were stranded at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi due to their inability to pay medical bills, by settling their outstanding fees totaling GH¢17,000.
This compassionate gesture formed part of IFOBA’s activities to mark their 10th Anniversary celebration and is in line with their broader mission of touching lives through acts of charity and compassion. The affected mothers, who had delivered safely but remained at the hospital for weeks because they couldn’t afford the cost of care, were finally discharged following IFOBA’s intervention.
Speaking at a brief ceremony at the hospital, Archbishop Julius Owusu Ansah, the President of IFOBA, explained that the payment was made as part of their corporate social responsibility, which focuses on identifying and responding to the most pressing needs in society. According to him, no mother should have to endure the emotional and financial distress of being detained in a hospital after childbirth simply because of economic hardship.
“We couldn’t sit back and watch innocent mothers who had gone through the pain of childbirth being held in the hospital just because they couldn’t pay. Everyone needs help at some point, and it is our duty as Christians and leaders to extend that help,” Archbishop Owusu Ansah remarked.
He added that the organization has a history of supporting vulnerable groups, including prisoners, and would continue to undertake such charitable initiatives to uplift the lives of the underprivileged. He called on other churches, faith-based groups, and well-meaning individuals to step up and support women suffering from complications like high blood pressure during pregnancy, many of whom are unable to meet the cost of medical treatment at KATH.
Dr. Dorcus Asamoah Nyamekye, Nurse Manager of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at KATH, expressed heartfelt appreciation to IFOBA for their timely intervention. She described the donation as a lifeline for the affected families who were battling despair.
“On behalf of the entire department and the beneficiaries, I want to say a big thank you to IFOBA. This kind of support doesn’t just relieve financial stress; it restores dignity and brings hope to families during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives,” Dr. Nyamekye stated.
She further appealed to other religious institutions, organizations, and benevolent individuals to emulate IFOBA’s gesture and help ease the burden on patients facing financial constraints at the hospital. Dr. Nyamekye noted that the Obstetrics and Gynecology department sees many similar cases and would greatly benefit from more philanthropic partnerships.
The donation has been hailed by hospital staff and families of the beneficiaries as a noble example of faith in action and a timely reminder of the power of compassion in healthcare support.
