Korle Bu welcomes Cardiac Catheterisation Lab
The President commissioned Cardiac Catheterization laboratory at Korle Bu and announced a subsidiary of the Medical Trust Fund.
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, describing the facility as a major milestone in Ghana’s efforts to strengthen specialist healthcare delivery and improve access to quality cardiac services.
The commissioning of the modern laboratory is expected to significantly enhance the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, reduce waiting times for life-saving procedures, and improve patient outcomes for Ghanaians requiring specialised heart care.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Mahama said the new facility reflects the government’s commitment to building a resilient healthcare system capable of delivering advanced medical care within the country. He noted that expanding access to specialised health services remain a key priority under his administration’s broader agenda to improve nationwide healthcare delivery.
The Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory is equipped to support a wide range of minimally invasive diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including coronary angiography, angioplasty, and other catheter-based treatments. The facility is expected to strengthen the capacity of the National Cardiothoracic Centre, one of West Africa’s leading referral centres for cardiovascular care, while reducing the need for patients to seek expensive treatment abroad.
President Mahama emphasised that investments in specialised medical infrastructure are essential to addressing the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Ghana and ensuring that citizens have access to timely, high-quality healthcare regardless of their socio-economic background.
In a further move aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the country, the President announced the establishment of the Ghana Medical Equipment Services Limited, a subsidiary of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
According to him, the new company will be responsible for the efficient management, maintenance, servicing, and sustainability of critical medical equipment installed in major hospitals across the country. He explained that inadequate maintenance of medical equipment has long posed a challenge to healthcare delivery, often leading to frequent breakdowns, interruptions in clinical services, and increased costs associated with repairs and replacement. The establishment of the specialised company, he said, will help ensure that essential medical equipment remains functional, reliable, and readily available to support healthcare professionals in delivering quality care.
With the twin initiatives, health care delivery needs to take a turn for the better, expanding access to specialised healthcare, improving hospital services, and ensuring that advanced medical technologies remain operational to meet the healthcare needs of Ghanaians.
By: Joyce Owusu
Howedey.com reporter
