Mampong (Ash), March 10, GNA - The Italian City of Reggio Emelia, has presented a specially equipped ambulance valued at GH¢50,000.00 to the Asante-Mampong District Hospital. The ambulance was donated to the medical facility through Ghana's former=

Ambassador to Italy, Mr Charles Agyei-Amoama. Handing over keys to the vehicle to the hospital's management, the ex-diplomat, pledged to help the facility to acquire additional equipment=

and logistics. Mr Agyei-Amoama is funding the construction of a Children's Ward for the=

hospital.

Mr Agyei-Amoama, a citizen of Asante-Mampong, last year, presented an ambulance and medical equipment to the Komfo-Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).

Dr Emmanuel Ahiable, Medical Superintendent of the Asante-Mampong Hospital, said the donation was a welcomed relief since patients in criti= cal conditions could now be transported to KATH, a referral hospital. The Municipal Director of Health Services, Madam Rebecca Dokurugu, expressed appreciation for the donation, noting that, it could significan= tly help to reduce maternal deaths in the area. She said due to lack of logistics the Municipality recorded five materna= l deaths in 2007 and 10 in 2008. The figure however reduced to three, last year. Mr Francis Addai-Nimoh, Member of Parliament appealed to the government= to focus on equipping the health services with the needed logistics to enhan= ce performance. The Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Daniel Yaw Appau-Ohyeamang, promised t= o ensure that the road leading to the hospital is tarred. The Gyaasehene of Asante-Mampong traditional area, Nana Boakye Yiadom Atonsa, advised the health personnel to handle the Ambulance with care. 10 March 10