Asanko GOLD and Project C.u.r.e. Partner to Donate US$1.5 Million IN Medical Equipment and Supplies to Ghana
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PRESS RELEASE
ASANKO GOLD AND PROJECT C.U.R.E. PARTNER TO DONATE
US$1.5 MILLION IN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO
GHANA
Vancouver, British Columbia, July 26, 2017 – Asanko Gold Inc. (“ Asanko” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE
MKT: AKG) has partnered with Project C .U.R.E., a U .S.-based Non-Governmental Organization, to donate
medical equipment and supplies, valued at more than US$1. 3 million, to eight health facilities within the
Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana , where the Asanko Gold Mine is located . This will
strengthen and enhance health service delivery in the area.
Project C.U.R.E. is the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing co untries
around the world and has provided three 40-foot containers packed with medical equipment and supplies,
valued at more than US$1.3 million. Asanko has made a direct contribution of approximately US$200,000
to cover shipment, import duties and other associated project costs. The essential supplies and equipment
will be distributed to the health facilities during the coming weeks.
This initiative forms part of Asanko’s Opportunity Cycle which seeks to leverage the presence of the Asanko
Gold M ine to have a positive and beneficial impact on its stakeholders and local communities through
implementing sustainable projects designed to meet their socio-economic needs. This health intervention,
which was co-determined with local community stakeholders, is complemented by social investments in
education, vocational training and the provision of access to finance.
Commenting on the donation , Peter Breese, President and CEO, said , “Asanko positions CSR at the core of
its business, we are committed to making social investments that address the needs of our stakeholders and
create positive, self-sustaining legacies for our communities. S upporting our local health care professionals
with much needed medical equipment and supplies to assist t hem meet the wellbeing needs of our
communities is something both Asanko and Project C .U.R.E. are passionate about . Good healthcare
provision is vital in building sustainable communities.”
The District Chief Executive of the Amansie West District Assembl y, Honourable William Asante Bediako,
expressed his appreciation to Asanko for this major intervention which will positively impact the entire
district and stated that, “the District Assembly has found in Asanko a worthy partner that has once again
clearly demonstrated its passion and commitment to utiliz ing its presence to meet the development needs
of the community.”
“We are so pleased to partner with Asanko on this project in Ghana. Together we are delivering health and
hope to the local communities surrounding the Asanko Gold Mine and strengthening health systems
throughout the country,” said Dr. Douglas Jackson, CEO & President of Project C.U.R.E.
The health facilities benefit ting from the donations include: St. Martins Hospital (Agroyesum), Manso
Kwanta Health Centre, Manso Edubia Health Centre, Manso Nkran Health Centre, Manso Abore Health
Centre and the Keniagu Community -based Health and Planning Ser vices Compound. Other beneficiary
facilities are the Essuowin Health Centre and the Mother of God Clinic at Esaase.
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Among the donated items are : incubators, f etal Doppler equipment, autoclaves, ICU beds, vital signs
monitoring equipment, laboratory centr ifuges and supply kits, refrigerators , wheel chairs, examination
lights as well as a broad range of medical sup plies such as syringes, gloves, sutures and removal kits, sterile
dressings, disinfectants, splints, obstetrics and gynaecology surgery packs, baby and birthing supplies.
Enquiries:
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Alex Buck - Manager, Investor and Media Relations
Toll-Free (N.America): +1-855-246-7341
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Email: [email protected]
About Asanko Gold Inc.
Asanko’s vision is to become a mid -tier gold mining company that maximizes value for all its stakeholders.
The Company’s flagship project is the multi-million ounce Asanko Gold Mine located in Ghana, West Africa.
Asanko is managed by highly skilled and successful technical, operational and financial professionals. The
Company is strongly committed to the highest standards for environmental management, social
responsibility, and health and safety for its employees and neighbouring communities. To learn more,
download the 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Report: https://www.asanko.com/Citizenship/Reports-
and-Publications/default.aspx.
About Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. is the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries
around the world. Today, Project C.U.R.E. is bridging the staggering health resource gaps in the developing
world by empowering doctors and nurses with the t ools they need to treat disease, deliver vaccines,
perform life-changing surgeries and ensure safe childbirth. Since its founding, Project C.U.R.E. has reached
patients, families and children in more than 130 countries. Project C.U.R.E. maintains large dis tribution
warehouses in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Tennessee, and smaller collection
centers in 15 U.S. cities. Because of the dedication of nearly 25,000 nationwide volunteers, three to four
cargo containers of life -saving aid leave Project C.U.R.E.’s warehouses weekly. Learn more at
http://www.projectcure.org.
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