Dagbon overlord donates GH₵40k towards construction of Tamale Teaching Hospital’s pediatric unit

Yaa Naa Abukari II, the overlord of Dagbon, has donated GH₵40,000 to support the construction of a pediatric unit at Tamale Teaching Hospital.

Emphasizing the importance of a healthy population for national development, he urged the people of Dagbon and others in the area to contribute to the project.

He also called on his chiefs to help raise funds during market days. The hospital's Director of Medical Affairs, Prof. Alhassan Abdul-Mumin, highlighted the current challenges, such as scattered services and inadequate facilities, and emphasized the need for a dedicated pediatric unit.

The hospital aims to raise funds as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration.