Koforidua, March. 17, GNA- In commemoration of his 70th birthday, the Omanhene of New Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre (Dr) Oti Boateng, presented biscuits, drinks and sweets valued at GH¢250 to the children's ward of the Regional Hospital at Koforidua, at a short ceremony on Sunday.

He also presented a cheque of GH¢500 to the ward, which

was received on behalf of the hospital by Ms Mary Attipoe,

Principal Nursing Officer in-charge. Daasebre Oti Boateng urged parents to ensure that they

register, alongside their children, with the National Health

Insurance Scheme to access good health care. He called for the promulgation of laws that would stop

people from burning their refuse at homes, and advised that

they lead healthy lifestyles to prolong their lives. Daasebre Oti Boateng called on the management of the

hospital to acquire land for the construction of a befitting

Regional Hospital for the Eastern Region, so that the current

hospital is converted into a district hospital for the New Juaben

Municipality. Dr Appiah Kusi, Deputy Director of the Hospital, thanked the

Omanhene for the visit and the gift and assured that the money

would be used to promote the health sick children.