A seven-member Taiwan health delegation has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to discuss and deepen the long-standing collaboration and partnership between the Hospital, and Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare Taiwan. Also present were representatives from China medical university, Taiyuan Hospital, Xiochuan Hospital.
The high powered delegation comprises; Dr. Huang, Superintendent Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan; Mrs. Huang – Spouse of Dr. Huang; Prof. Lee YC– Faculty, China Medical University; Mrs. Lee – Spouse of Prof. Lee; Dr. Yang Nan-Ping, Superintendent Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan; Prof. Peter Chang; Director of international Affairs Xiochuan Hospital Dr. Shih Liang– Director of International Affairs, Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan.
The Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Dr.Yakubu Seidu Adam in his welcome remarks expressed appreciation to the Taiwan team for keeping faith to the Bilateral Cooperation between Korle Bu and Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan. He underscored the significance of this partnership especially so when the world has become a global village.
Dr. Adam reiterated that as a quaternary Hospital, it is committed to delivering world class healthcare services, train generational health professionals, and promote medical tourism not only in Ghana but across the West African Sub-Region.
He explained the importance of exploring and strengthening the partnership in areas such as training of Critical care, emergency, and peri-operative nurses and also the exchange and transfer of human resource specialty on organ transplant.
The Taiwan delegation disclosed that in Asia, their facilities are leading in orthopedic procedures, non-invasive surgical procedure, acupuncture practices and learning, and above all has developed a robust medical AI in response to dynamic needs of the healthcare services.
The team mentioned their commitment to sharing their experiences with Korle Bu. They further made a passionate appeal to the Chief Executive to visit Taiwan to gain experience and learn more.
Present to support the CEO to receive the delegation were; Acting Director Nursing and Midwifery Services, Mrs. Aimee Akotey, Head of Department of Physiotherapy Mrs. Sandra Asante, Mr. Misbah Samir Deputy Physiotherapist and Mr. Phanuel Gazie Executive Assistant to CEO.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, has emphasized that the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is like a family house to every Ghanaian. As such, he encouraged all citizens to take an active interest in supporting the hospital’s efforts to deliver quality, seamless, and world-class healthcare services.
“Nobody knows when he or she may end up at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to receive medical care. Therefore, partnering with the hospital’s management to improve service delivery is very important,” Dr. Asiamah added.
He made these remarks when members of the Central Management Team of the hospital paid a courtesy visit to the Bank of Ghana. The purpose of the visit was to develop strategies to strengthen the existing partnership and explore new pathways for collaboration between Korle Bu, the Bank Hospital, and the Central Bank.
Dr. Asiamah explained that the establishment of the Bank Hospital was aimed at bridging the healthcare gap and reducing the need for Ghanaians to travel abroad for medical treatment. He reaffirmed the Central Bank’s commitment to strengthening the partnership—particularly in the areas of human resource exchange, capacity building, and equipment support.
He also pledged to send a delegation to the hospital to assess the current state and utilization of the Bank’s support.
The Korle Bu delegation expressed appreciation to the Bank for its warm reception and underscored the importance of the partnership in helping improve health outcomes. The team disclosed that approximately seventy percent (70%) of Ghana’s medical professionals are trained at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The hospital also expressed profound gratitude to the Bank for its donation of a One Million Dollar Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) equipment to the facility in April 2023.
Despite existing challenges, the hospital reiterated its resolve to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied access to medical treatment or professional training due to financial constraints.
Mr. Munir Alhassan, Director of Administration, led the delegation on behalf of the CEO. He was accompanied by Dr. Harry Akoto, Acting Director of Medical Affairs; Dr. Charles Ofei Palm, Director of Pharmacy; Mrs. Aimee Akotey, Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services; Mrs. Felicity Commey, Deputy Director of Supply Chain; and Mr. Mustapha Salifu, Head of Public Relations.
The Ear,Nose and Throat (E.N.T) department of the Korle bu Teaching Hospital has organized a free health screening programme for about 137 beneficiaries in the Ga North Municipal Assembly.
The exercise forms part of activities to celebrate 2025 World Head and Neck day which falls July 27 every year. This outreach is aimed at educating the public about the risk factors,symptoms and early detection of head and neck cancers for the people in the Ofankor community in the Ga North municipality.
The Head of E.N.T department Dr.Kenneth Baidoo who led the 15 member clinical team to embark on the exercise in his opening remarks said head and neck cancers are on the rise and creating awareness was a necessity which will help reduce the prevalent rate or eradicate it to help improve the quality of life.
He stated that the free screening programme was collaboration with the Ga North Municipal Hospital and therefore the community should take the opportunity to be screened.
Dr. Baidoo emphasized that smoking shisha and tobacco among the youth, drinking of alcohol and having oral sex are some risk factors associated with head and neck cancers.
Furthermore he highlighted on the importance of practicing a healthy lifestyle by eating balanced meals,hydrating and exercising to boost your immune system.
Dr.Evelyn Nyamekye a Specialist further reinforced this message stating not to ignore when experiencing any of these symptoms: Lump in the neck, a growth in the mouth, swallowing difficulty, changes in your skin, persistent Earache, bringing up blood.
Dr.Agyenim Boateng a Specialist also highlighted on the dangerous use of harmful chemicals and inhalation of toxic substances by some people into their system which could be detrimental to their health thereby having higher risk exposure to head and neck cancers.
During the screening exercise the clinicians extracted impacted wax from some patients as a result providing an instant relief to them.
Referrals were given to people who required further treatment.
The response from the beneficiaries was that of an overwhelming gratitude towards the clinicians and the Hospital as a whole, and stated that more of such gestures are welcomed in the future.
The Central Management Team of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has paid a courtesy call on the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to explore opportunities for collaboration and mutual support.
The visit served as a platform to strengthen relations, discuss potential areas of partnership, and exchange vital information.
Representing the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital were the Acting Director of Medical Affairs, Dr. Harry Akoto; Director of Administration, Mr. Munir Alhassan; Acting Director of Finance, Mr. Gideon Gawuga; Deputy Director of Supply Chain, Madam Felicity Commey; Director of Pharmacy, Dr. Charles Ofei-Palm; Chief Nursing Officer, Madam Margaret Acheampong; and Head of Public Relations, Mr. Mustapha Salifu.
The delegation, led by the Director of Administration, Mr. Munir Alhassan, on behalf of the Chief Executive, was warmly received by a GNPC team led by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr. Kwame Ntow Amoah, together with other directors of the corporation.
In their submission, the Korle Bu team emphasised the importance of partnerships, noting that while government support remains essential, it cannot address all the hospital’s needs. They expressed appreciation for GNPC’s assistance over the years and signalled their desire for a strategic partnership that could also extend certain health benefit advantages to GNPC.
GNPC, in response, noted that it is adopting innovative approaches to mobilise resources, adding that health, safety, security, and environmental sustainability remain critical priorities for the corporation. The corporation expressed confidence in the potential for mutually beneficial collaboration and encouraged the hospital to submit a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a detailed proposal outlining strategies to advance the partnership.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to building on the cordial relationship established over the years to achieve shared objectives.
The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has organised a free health screening programme for about 137 beneficiaries in the Ga North Municipal Assembly.
The exercise formed part of activities to mark the 2025 World Head and Neck Day, which is observed on July 27 each year. The outreach aimed to educate the public about the risk factors, symptoms, and early detection of head and neck cancers, specifically targeting the people of Ofankor in the Ga North Municipality.
The Head of the ENT Department, Dr Kenneth Baidoo, who led the 15-member clinical team, stated in his opening remarks that head and neck cancers are on the rise, and raising awareness is necessary to help reduce the prevalence rate or possibly eradicate the condition to improve the quality of life.
He mentioned that the free screening programme was held in collaboration with the Ga North Municipal Hospital, and he encouraged members of the community to take advantage of the opportunity to get screened.
Dr Baidoo emphasised that smoking shisha and tobacco among the youth, alcohol consumption, and engaging in oral sex are some of the risk factors associated with head and neck cancers.
He also highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating balanced meals, staying hydrated, and exercising regularly to boost the immune system.
Dr Evelyn Nyamekye, a Specialist, reinforced this message, urging people not to ignore symptoms such as a lump in the neck, a growth in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, changes in the skin, persistent earache, and coughing up blood.
Dr Agyenim Boateng, another Specialist, spoke about the dangers of using harmful chemicals and inhaling toxic substances, which could be detrimental to one’s health and increase the risk of head and neck cancers.
During the screening exercise, clinicians removed impacted earwax from some patients, providing them with instant relief.
Referrals were also issued to individuals who required further treatment.
The response from beneficiaries was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their gratitude to the clinicians and the hospital. They also expressed hope for more such initiatives in the future
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.
