I will commit 3 more months of my salary to Volta Cardiac Centre - Agbodza
Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, pledged to donate an additional three months of his salary towards the construction of a proposed cardiac centre in the Volta Region. He made this announcement during President John Dramani Mahama's Citizens' Engagement in the Volta Region, while appealing to road contractors to voluntarily support the project.
Mr. Agbodza praised President Mahama's commitment to improving healthcare and urged public officials and private sector partners to contribute towards expanding specialised medical services. He described President Mahama as a leader committed to infrastructure development and the health and wellbeing of Ghanaians, stating, "Your Excellency, you are passionate about everything in our country-roads, education and everything. But there is something I see in you that you are very passionate about, and that is to see Ghanaians healthy and happy." Mr. Agbodza also commended the President's appointment of Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and noted that the roads sector had received the largest share of the government's capital expenditure since President Mahama assumed office. He added that the government's flagship Ghana Medical Trust Fund deserves broad public support.
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Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has pledged further financial support for a proposed cardiac centre in the Volta Region. His commitment comes
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