By:Isaac Amoah

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asafo-Agyei Hospital at Daban in Kumasi, Archbishop Prof. Dr. Asafo-Agyei Anane-Frimpong, has received worldwide celebration on his 80th birthday which fell on Friday, 8th March 2024.

Archbishop Asafo-Agyei is an industrious son of Ghana, who has contributed immensely to the health sector for over 50 years now.

It was, therefore, not surprising when thousands of people across the globe, especially Ghanaians, sent him well-wishers, acknowledging his great contributions in the areas of health and religion.

In his appreciation statement, Archbishop Prof. Dr. Asafo-Agyei Anane-Frimpong commended Ghanaians for their show of love to him.

He said,  “On my behalf, I express my sincere appreciation to you all for attending my 80th birthday party.

“Your presence at my birthday party was the best gift of all. I feel so blessed to have people like you who made the party so much fun.

“Special thanks to my wife, children, and my staff at hospital for their continued commitment and dedication to the work and exhibition of compassion to patients.  I also dove my hat to my numerous patients for their confidence in my 50-year practice as a medical practitioner.”

50 years of medical practice is a significant milestone that deserves special celebration.

Archbishop Prof. Dr. Asafo-Agyei is well known in the Kumasi metropolis and beyond for his exploits in the medical field, with the establishment of the Asafo-Agyei Hospital at Daban-Kumasi, where piles are treated without surgery.

For decades in practice, Prof. Dr. Asafo-Agyei has attended to and treated millions of patients from far and near with profound professionalism and care, for which reason he has been celebrated globally since 1991.

“My dream was to become a footballer from my secondary school days at Prempeh College, but my mother did not agree to my decision. It was my God father, Dr. I. B. Asafo-Agyei, a medical practitioner in Kumasi (whom I was named after), who encouraged me to pursue medicine.”

“The Ghana Medical Association filed a case in court to restrain me from practising the treatment of piles in the country as, according to the Association, I did not have a licence to pursue that treatment,” he disclosed.

“At the court, I submitted valid documents from Cambridge University, testifying to my professional training in the treatment of piles,” he added.

He continued, “I also thank Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his encouragement for me to settle down in Ghana and to practise my profession.

“It is my prayer that the Almighty God replenishes all your efforts in ensuring that Asafo-Agyei Hospital performs to the best of its ability in rendering excellent healthcare services to all manner of people.”

Vision

To find pathways of excellence in physical health delivery as well as provide spiritual well-being to the deprived in society.

To provide quality, affordable and first-class healthcare services as well as bring salvation messages to all and sundry within the community we operate.

To promote regenerative health and nutrition to achieve healthy lifestyle for the people.

To champion support for security agencies, needy senior citizens, widows, orphans, the physically challenged and the youth through “Giving Back to the Community” project in Ghana to establish educational institutions from creche through basic, junior and senior high schools and the establishment of a university as well as a teaching hospital.

“I wish to assure you of my highest desire to continue to work with you in areas of interest for our mutual satisfaction.

Once again, accept my heartfelt appreciation for making my birthday unforgettable. May God bless you all,” he concluded.

On their part, Nana Kwadwo Gyasi, Bishop Emmanuel Asante, a former Chairman of  National Peace Council(NPC) and many more distinguished personalities heaped praises on Archbishop Prof. Dr. Asafo-Agyei for his great contributions to the nation.

They encouraged up-and-coming health professionals and ministers of the gospel to emulate his good and shining examples and rededicate themselves to patriotism towards nation-building.