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Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced plans to establish three new catheterization centers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH). The move aims to improve cardiac care services in the country.
The announcement follows the tragic death of an emergency physician at KATH who required percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) but couldn’t access the necessary facilities. The new centers will provide minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat heart conditions.
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital already inaugurated a catheter laboratory, funded by the Bank of Ghana, which is equipped with advanced medical equipment, including a big detector, dyna CT, and road map software. This facility is expected to enhance healthcare delivery and attract skilled medical professionals.
The establishment of these centres aligns with the government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services. The Health Minister has also emphasized the importance of proper resource allocation, urging hospitals to utilize donated equipment effectively.
He further announced that the government is procuring new DNA testing machines, including one for the Noguchi Memorial Hospital, to enhance diagnostic capacity across the country.
“We are going to retool our primary health facilities with the basic equipment needed to deliver quality healthcare and give real meaning to primary healthcare. We are seeking to establish three catheterisation centres, namely the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and the Tamale Teaching Hospital. We are also procuring a DNA testing machine for the Noguchi Memorial Hospital.”
The Minister added that under the Mahama Cares programme, both teaching and non-teaching hospitals will receive upgraded equipment to improve the management of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular conditions.
To ensure sustainability, Akandoh revealed that the government is deepening collaboration with the private sector, acknowledging that public funding alone cannot meet Ghana’s health infrastructure needs.
He explained that the model will allow private partners to provide medical equipment to public health facilities and be reimbursed through claims-processing mechanisms.
