Four patients have become the first beneficiaries of treatment at the newly commissioned Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab) at the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The milestone was achieved after a medical team successfully implanted pacemakers in all four patients at the new facility.
The procedures were carried out in collaboration with specialists from Mount Carmel Hospital in Ohio, USA, marking a significant step forward in Ghana’s cardiac healthcare capacity.
The new Cath Lab is expected to improve access to advanced heart procedures locally and reduce the need for patients to seek specialised cardiac care outside the country.
Management of the facility expressed appreciation to the President of the Republic of Ghana, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, and other stakeholders whose support contributed to the installation and commissioning of the state-of-the-art laboratory.
The commissioning of the facility forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s capacity in providing advanced cardiovascular care and expanding access to life-saving medical interventions.
