Nine children have received full medical coverage amounting to approximately GhC1 Million Ghana Cedis through the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), popularly known as MahamaCares, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The Fund presented two cheques on Wednesday 4th February, 2026 to the National Cardiothoracic Center and the Oncology Department of the hospital to cover the cost of treatment of patients.
The Administrator of the Trust Fund, Madam Obuobia Darko-Opoku, presented a cheque of GH¢694,500 to the National Cardiothoracaic Centre . The cheque was received by the Director of the Center, Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah, to cover the cost of open-heart surgeries for five (5) children.
Madam Darko-Opoku noted that the donation forms part of the 50-patient pilot project ahead of the official rollout of the Fund in April this year, adding, “When we help you, you will do greater things.”
A second cheque in the sum of Two Hundred and Eighty-Two Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty-Eight Ghana Cedis, Ninety Pesewas (GH¢282,958.90) was presented to the Oncology Department to support the treatment of four (4) cancer patients.
The Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adams, on behalf of the Hospital received the cheque and commended the Administrator and her team for their continuous support to patients across various departments. He described the intervention as a great relief to the beneficiaries.
The Hospital’s Board Chairman, Prof. Dr. (Med) Titus Beyuo, expressed satisfaction with the Fund’s swift response to patient needs, describing it as a game changer.
He further called for the decentralization of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to ensure that all Ghanaians, regardless of location, can benefit from its services.
The Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has received a donation of dialysis consumable from the former Ga West Presbytery Clerk of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rev. Dr. Joseph Kofi Antwi. The donation was motivated by his personal experience with illness and his commitment to supporting patients undergoing renal treatment.
Rev. Dr. Antwi explained that his decision to donate was shaped by a challenging period of illness he once endured, during which he faced both physical and emotional distress. Despite these challenges, he observed the struggles of patients contending with chronic illnesses and financial hardship, which inspired him to contribute towards alleviating their difficulties.
The donation was received on behalf of the Centre by Prof. J. E. Mensah, Head of the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence; Prof. Vincent Boiman, Head of the Nephrology Unit; Dr. Frank Owusu Sekyere, Director of Medical Affairs; Erica Akoto Quist, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO); and Mr. William Nartey, Administrator, Accident and Emergency Department.
In his remarks, Prof. J. E. Mensah expressed gratitude to Rev. Dr. Antwi for his continued support and emphasized the importance of donors consulting the Centre regarding its specific needs prior to making donations, to ensure that items are appropriate and useful. Prof. Vincent Boiman also acknowledged Rev. Dr. Antwi’s generosity, recalling that he first donated to the unit two years ago and thanking him for returning this year to provide further support.
Dr. Frank Owusu Sekyere, speaking on behalf of hospital management, highlighted the challenges the hospital faces in obtaining essential dialysis consumables. Drawing from his experience as a paediatrician in the Intensive Care Unit, he noted that the hospital occasionally has to travel as far as the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) to obtain catheters for peritoneal dialysis, adding that the donation would significantly support critically ill children.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Kofi Antwi concluded by encouraging patients to maintain hope and urged the public to support both the hospital and his online prayer network, Divine Encounter. He reaffirmed his commitment to assisting Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and its patients, emphasizing that as long as life continues, there is always hope.
The Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has announced the introduction of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services at the hospital’s Reproductive Health Unit of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
Dr. Adam described the introduction of IVF services as a major milestone in the hospital’s broader reproductive health agenda, noting that it complements ongoing efforts to strengthen women’s health services, including cervical cancer prevention, particularly for underserved and vulnerable populations across the country.
He made the announcement at the launch of the 2026 Cervical Cancer Screening and Awareness Campaign, held at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference Room of the hospital. Dr. Adam disclosed that several attempts had been made over the years to establish IVF services at KBTH and expressed optimism that these efforts have finally materialised. He therefore called for teamwork and collective commitment to ensure the successful rollout and sustainability of the service.
In his remarks, Professor Kweku Asah-Opoku, Head of Reproductive Health at KBTH, underscored the urgent need to intensify education, screening, and vaccination to significantly reduce cervical cancer-related deaths in Ghana.
The Coordinator of the Programme, Rev. Rose Eduful, Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, highlighted the hospital’s unwavering commitment to cervical cancer prevention, stressing that early detection remains one of the most effective tools for saving women’s lives.
Delivering a brief address, the Director of External Affairs at Telecel Foundation Ghana, Mr. Komla Buami, reaffirmed the Foundation’s support for cervical cancer prevention initiatives. He explained that the partnership extends beyond publicity, noting that the MahamaCares initiative has donated colposcopy machines to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and Sefwi-Wiawso to strengthen healthcare delivery in underserved communities.
Mr. Buami further announced that Telecel Foundation Ghana has pledged to cover the cost of all medical consumables for the next two years—an intervention expected to provide free cervical cancer screening for at least 10,000 women, thereby eliminating financial barriers to early detection.
The Chairperson for the programme, Professor Samuel Oppong, expressed pride in the impact the campaign has made over the years. He revealed that approximately 3,000 cervical cancer cases are recorded annually in Ghana, with over 50 percent resulting in death, and stressed the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to protect women’s lives through prevention and education.
In a technical presentation, Professor Kweku Asah-Opoku focused on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, explaining that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer globally, with about 95 percent of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries, despite being preventable. He noted that the World Health Organization (WHO) now recommends a single-dose HPV vaccine for girls aged 9 to 14 years, which can prevent up to 90 percent of cervical cancer cases.
Addressing common misconceptions, Dr. James Neequaye debunked myths surrounding HPV vaccination, including claims linking it to infertility, promiscuity, microchips, or herbal alternatives. He emphasized that HPV vaccination is scientifically proven, safe, and lifesaving.
The event ended on a hopeful note as the Chief Executive, departmental heads, nurses, administrative staff, and representatives of Telecel Foundation Ghana joined together in cheering for a healthier and brighter future for women.
Newmont Ghana has strengthened critical and paediatric oncology care at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital with the donation of life-saving medical equipment valued at more than GH¢2 million.
The donation will reinforce the hospital’s capacity to manage emergencies and complex clinical cases.
The equipment comprises ventilators, patient monitors, and blood gas analysers, with cartridges for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), alongside 10 additional patient monitors for the Paediatric Oncology Unit.
The equipment is expected to significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy, patient monitoring, and critical care delivery at the hospital.
Presenting the equipment, Mr. Danquah Addo-Yobo, Newmont Country Manager, Ghana, said the intervention followed formal requests from the hospital and reflected the company’s broader commitment to supporting quality healthcare in communities where it operates.
“While the financial value of this donation is substantial, its true worth lies in the lives that will be saved,” Mr. Addo-Yobo said. “As a responsible corporate entity, we recognise our role in supporting healthcare systems and contributing to improved patient outcomes.”
Mr. Addo-Yobo reaffirmed Newmont Ghana’s long-standing investment in healthcare development, citing the company’s support for health infrastructure, professional training, and equipment provision. He referenced initiatives such as the establishment of the Tontroso College of Nursing in 2014 through the Newmont Foundation, as well as partnerships that facilitate the supply of medical equipment and knowledge transfer across the country.
Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, noted that the hospital serves as Ghana’s leading referral centre and a key medical hub for West Africa, receiving thousands of critically ill patients annually.
He highlighted the immense pressure on the ICU, where neurosurgical procedures, obstetric emergencies, and trauma cases often require immediate critical care.
“The pressure on our Intensive Care Unit is immense. Neurosurgical procedures, obstetric emergencies, and trauma cases often require intensive care support. These ventilators and monitors will make a real difference, and you cannot put a price on their impact, especially when emergencies must be treated immediately, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.” He added.
He further emphasized the growing burden of childhood cancers and the critical need for modern equipment in paediatric care: “Although we have some of the most skilled healthcare professionals in Ghana and the sub-region, their effectiveness depends on access to functional and modern medical equipment. Reliable monitoring is crucial in paediatric oncology and intensive care to ensure we can save as many lives as possible.” Dr. Adam mentioned.
Dr. Adam also appealed to other corporate institutions to complement government efforts in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system, stressing that sustained public-private collaboration is essential to meeting the growing demands on tertiary health facilities.
On behalf of the Board, Management, staff, and patients, the Hospital's CEO expressed gratitude for this invaluable contribution towards improving seamless healthcare services.
The Administrator of Ghana Medical Trust Fund also known as MahamaCares, Madam Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has reaffirmed the fund’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s health infrastructure with the commencement of installation works on a new state-of-the-art Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at the National Cardiothoracic Centre, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Speaking at a site handover ceremony, she said the intervention was prompted by the urgent need to restore life-saving cardiac services at the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) after its previous Cath Lab was destroyed by fire earlier last year.
“Korle Bu is not just a national asset; it is a regional lifeline,” Madam Darko-Opoku noted, adding that restoring the facility aligns with the Fund’s mandate to support essential healthcare infrastructure.
She described the project as a timely response to the growing burden of cardiac disease and the pressure on healthcare workers.
“The loss of the Cath Lab was a major setback not only for Korle Bu, but for the entire country,” Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam CEO of KBTH said.
“This installation demonstrates our collective resolve to restore specialized, life-saving services swiftly and ensure they are better protected going forward.”
The new Cath Lab, being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health and MahamaCares, is expected to be commissioned by the end of the first quarter of 2026 and will restore the NCTC’s capacity to perform minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
Following the March 7, 2025 fire that destroyed the centre’s 2017-installed Cath Lab, clinicians have operated under severe constraints. “The Cath Lab is the bread and butter of modern cardiology,” said, the Director of NCTC Dr. Kow Enstua-Mensah.
Representing the Ministry of Health, Mr. Kwame Amponsah Sarfo, Head of the Capital Investment Project Management Unit (CIPMU), reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to operate at full capacity. The project will be undertaken by ADB Medical Service Group.
A middle-aged patient, Mrs Doris Adjei, has celebrated her recovery journey at Korle Bu’s Department of Surgery by donating five (5) suction electric apparatus to the facility. She was supported by her mother, Mrs. Victoria Doku, who mentioned that the gesture is their token of gratitude and appreciation to the doctors and nurses of the Department's Neuroscience Unit, for their dedication, professionalism, and compassionate care during her treatment.
Receiving the machines on behalf of the department, Dr. Patrick Bankah, Head of the Department of Surgery, who also doubles as the head of Neurosurgeon Unit, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the patient for giving back. This, he said, demonstrates the hospital's commitment to deliver top-notch healthcare services.
Dr. Bankah also made a passionate appeal to individuals, organizations, and corporate bodies to support the growth and development of the Department of Surgery and the hospital at large. Emphasizing that Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is a national asset requiring the contribution and support of every stakeholder to improve the delivery of quality and seamless healthcare services.
Others present at the ceremony were: Christabel Thompson – Chief Nursing Officer, Elsie Sandra Folie – Principal Nursing Officer, Priscilla Lawer – Principal Administrative Manager, Esther Orji – from Stores.
