Ghana’s push to expand specialised healthcare infrastructure recorded further progress on Wednesday, February 18, as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) provided an encouraging update on the ongoing construction of the new Cardiothoracic Centre at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi.
In a post shared by the Fund, officials highlighted the remarkable pace of work since the sod-cutting ceremony took place in January 2026.
“In January, we were here breaking ground at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. A month and two weeks later, the progress is evident,” the GMTF stated, pointing to visible advancement in foundational works at the project site.
The update came after a technical working visit to the construction site, aimed at assessing progress and making timely, critical decisions on infrastructure requirements.
“This was a technical working visit to assess the groundwork and ensure key infrastructure decisions are taken early and decisively, as we work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health to align expertise, planning, and execution,” the statement explained.
Leading the delegation was the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, accompanied by her team and Mr Adann Benjamin Diaz, Chief Executive Officer of ADB Ghana Medicals Limited.
They were joined on site by Mr Fred Effah-Yeboah, Director of General Administration at KATH, and Mr Kwame Sarfo, Head of Capital Investments and Projects at the Ministry of Health.
The team provided essential technical guidance on critical aspects including power capacity, utilities infrastructure, and structural planning to ensure the project remains on course.
The GMTF emphasised that the foundation phase, though the most challenging and time-intensive, is crucial to the overall success of the development.
“The toughest work is in the foundation. Once the foundations are complete, the full scale of this intervention will become clear,” the Fund noted.
When completed, the new Cardiothoracic Centre is expected to significantly boost the capacity for specialised cardiac and thoracic care at KATH, reduce the need for patients to seek advanced treatment abroad, and contribute to strengthening Ghana’s broader specialised healthcare delivery system.