The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adwoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced plans to establish three state-of-the-art cardiology centres at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and Tamale Teaching Hospital.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, May 11, Mrs Darko-Opoku said the initiative forms part of efforts to improve access to specialised cardiovascular care across Ghana.
“One of our major achievements has been the construction of three state-of-the-art Cardiology Centres at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and Tamale Teaching Hospital,” she stated.
“These centres are being designed to significantly expand Ghana’s national capacity for cardiology and vascular interventions.”
According to her, the centres will include catheterisation laboratories, hybrid theatres, intensive care units, consulting rooms, dedicated oxygen systems, onsite pharmacies, and investigation laboratories.
Mrs Darko-Opoku further revealed that a nationwide assessment conducted across 21 health facilities showed that Ghana currently has only two MRI machines, five mammogram machines, and two public sector radiotherapy machines.
She said the findings highlight the urgent need for sustained investment in specialised healthcare infrastructure.