The Brong Ahafo Regional Hospital in Sunyani is undertaking a week-long free surgery for persons suffering from hernia.<\/p>\n
Professor Stephen Tabiri of the University of Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, who is leading a team of experts from Ghana and Holland for the exercise, said the programme is aimed at reducing the prevalence rate of the illness in the region.<\/p>\n
He said the team would operate on 15 patients a day and urged people with hernia-related cases to report at the hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
Prof. Tabiri said the Brong Ahafo Regional Hospital has the required facilities that can undertake successful surgeries.<\/p>\n
Dr Jacob Abebrese, Medical Superintendent of the Hospital, said his outfit is concerned about the health of the people, hence the initiative.<\/p>\n
He expressed gratitude to the team of experts, individuals and corporate bodies for supporting the worthy course.<\/p>\n
Dr Abebrese was particularly grateful to Mr Ransford Antwi, the Managing Director of Sun City Radio, for the publicity given to the exercise<\/p>\n
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Source: GNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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