KATH, Frankcare offer help to Adventist SHS Shooting Victim

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and the Frankcare Foundation have partnered in principle to provide psychological support and medical treatment for Suzzy Pinamang, the second year student at Adventist Senior High School, a victim of the recent shooting incident in Kumasi.

This development comes after the Foundation donated GHC10,000.00 to cater for Pinamang’s medical bills at Twedie, in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti region.

Pinamang was accidentally shot by her classmate last week, as a result of which the family needs support.

Mrs. Juliet Amoakohene, after presenting the money, promised to liaise with her husband, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, through the foundation to provide the necessary support for Pinamang’s well-being.

Prof. Otchere Addae-Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of KATH, promised to collaborate with Frankcare Foundation to provide all necessary psychological and psychiatric assistance to the student and the immediate family.

According to him, the partnership aims to ensure that Pinamang receives the support she needs to cope with the difficult situation she finds herself in.

Professor Addai Mensah disclosed that psychological support is crucial for individuals who are traumatised to help them in the process of their emotions, manage stress and develop coping strategies.

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