The Korle Bu Renal Dialysis Unit in collaboration with Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham is preparing to perform kidney transplantation for four potential kidney failures patients with compatible donors.
The Hospital started kidney transplantation in 2008 and has since performed the procedure for at least 18 patients. The transplant procedure will recommence in October 2019 and is expected to restore a meaningful life to patients, improve their quality of life and prolong their survival.
The current transplant program will be funded by First Sky Group, a construction firm which will pay for the accommodation, feeding and airfare of the transplant team from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham (UK). This will reduce the cost of treatment for the patients.
First Sky Group has over the years been paying millions of cedis to the Renal Dialysis Unit of the Hospital to support the treatment of patients with kidney failure.
Since December 2016, First Sky Group has donated Four million, Six Hundred and Thirty-five Thousand Cedis (GHC 4,635,000) and a brand-new Toyota Hilux pickup to the Renal Dialysis Unit.
This donation has benefited over Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Two (2,392) patients receiving free dialysis every week.
Speaking to Mr. Eric Seddy Kutorse, Chairman of First Sky Group, he says the company remains committed to supporting patients with kidney conditions.
