President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a newly constructed Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, restoring critical heart care services following the destruction of the previous facility by fire in March 2025.
The new laboratory, established under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is equipped with modern technology to support the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiovascular diseases and other specialised heart procedures.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Mahama said the facility represents government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent Ghanaians from accessing life-saving treatment.
He highlighted the importance of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in expanding access to quality healthcare and improving outcomes for patients with critical medical conditions.
The President also announced plans to establish additional specialised healthcare centres across the middle and northern belts of the country to ease pressure on health facilities in Accra and improve access to advanced medical services nationwide.
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said the new cardiac laboratory would significantly improve the early diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases while ensuring continuity of care for patients requiring specialised interventions.
He noted that the facility would also serve as a training centre for medical specialists and strengthen Ghana’s capacity to respond to the increasing burden of heart-related diseases.
Mr. Akandoh added that the project reflects government’s commitment to sustaining investments in the health sector through proper maintenance systems and innovative measures to ensure the long-term functionality of critical medical equipment.
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, described the commissioning as a major milestone in the country’s healthcare delivery, noting that the project was undertaken as a swift response to the fire that destroyed the previous cardiac laboratory.
She said the new facility represents not only the replacement of lost infrastructure but also Ghana’s determination to strengthen specialised healthcare services and save lives.
According to her, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will continue to support specialised medical treatment, healthcare infrastructure development and research to address the growing burden of chronic diseases in the country.
Government says the upgraded cardiac laboratory is expected to enhance Ghana’s capacity to provide timely, advanced and life-saving cardiovascular care while reducing the need for patients to seek treatment outside the country.
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