The Ghana Institute of Clinical Genetics has launched their 50th Anniversary of Quality Health Care Delivery .
The Director of the Institute, Dr. Ammah Benneh-Akwasi Kuma in her welcome address said ,it is not just a day for awareness but rather a call to action and a moment to reflect on what each one of us can do to build a better and healthier future for those with sickle cell disease.
Dr. Kuma also praised the late Professor Felix Konotey -Ahulu for his visionary leadership and establishment of the Clinical Institute with a goal that , sickle cell patients across Africa can live dignified lives ,receive expert care and experience hope.
She disclosed that over Twenty seven thousand (27,000) patients have received care within the Hospitals Sickle cell Unit , pioneering researches have been conducted and health care professionals have been trained at the institute hence the visionary leader’s legacy still lives on.
Dr. Kuma emphasized that the institute of Clinical Genetics has stood as a beacon of excellence and compassion in the fight against sickle Cell disease and they stay committed to the betterment of all.
Dr Frank Owusu Sekyere, Director of Medical Affairs represented the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital advised all to be ambassadors of the Sickle Cell disease and also be advocates of the disease, and therefore encouraged everyone to put up their best.
He said, the Hospital has always made sure that the institute survives the enormous challenges. That it’s about time individuals, and Civil Society Organizations support in addressing myriad of logistical and infrastructure issues.
On behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, he reaffirmed the Hospital’s commitment to supporting in resolving the challenges of the Institute.
He further extended a congratulatory message and wished them a happy fifty(50) years anniversary.
