Also known as: Cardiothoracic Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital · KBTH · Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital · Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence · National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital · National Cardiothoracic Centre, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital · Korlebu · Kolebu
Ghana's leading referral teaching hospital receiving government infrastructure expansion, including emergency care capacity upgrades and recent surgical ward renovation.
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… He cites the example of critical medical equipment, such as a dialysis machine at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, becoming unavailable because funds required for repairs have been lost through corruption. …
‘Corruption must be assassinated’ – Citizen Kofi calls for tougher punishment to reset Ghana’s cultureJoy Online
… Her diagnosis marked the beginning of a challenging period that saw her undergo chemotherapy, surgery and radiation treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. …
Breast Cancer survivor Miriam Ablah Anani breaks silence on infertility stigma, abandonment and cancer battleJoy Online
… Christiana was later referred to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment. …
Tuba murder: Court adjourns case to September 28, as police prepare to forward docket to AGJoy Online
… He cited the recent power outage around the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as an example of the potential risks associated with unreliable electricity supply. …
Power outages are fixable; leadership must prioritise solutions – Kofi BentilJoy Online
… Mr Bentil cited the recent outage around the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as particularly concerning, warning that power disruptions at critical health facilities could put lives at risk. …
Ghana must rethink spending priorities amid recurring blackouts – Kofi BentilThe Ghanaian Times
… Out of 1.4 billion adults aged 30 to 79 years with hypertension, only one in five have their blood pressure under control. “Symptoms often start when there is already a damage to an organ in the body,” Cardiology Fellow and Physician Specialist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, …
Uncontrolled BP: Major driver of stroke, kidney diseases – CardiologistDaily Guide
… Health Workers’ Commitment My visits to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital provided valuable insights into the realities facing frontline health workers. …
For President Mahama, Every Mother Must Live. What About You?Joy Online
… Health workers’ commitmentMy visits to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital provided valuable insights into the realities facing frontline health workers.Doctors, nurses and midwives continue to work tirelessly, often under immense pressure, to save …
For President Mahama, every mother must live. What about you?Joy Online
… He explained that many people, especially those living in rural communities, might never have the opportunity to access major referral hospitals such as Korle Bu Teaching Hospital or Ridge Hospital in Accra. …
Joy Sustainability Month: Gov’t should focus on health infrastructure in the lower tier, GhIE urgesThe Ghanaian Times
… Cardiology Fellow and Physician Specialist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr Florence Akumiah, explains blood pressure as the force or pressure that pushes blood through the arteries – the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to different parts …
Understanding hypertension: Why it mattersThe Ghana Medical Trust Fund is pursuing partnerships with American hospitals, investors and philanthropists to expand cancer treatment and specialist healthcare services in Ghana. The Fund has enrolled over 800 patients and is working on reconstructing cardiac facilities, building oncology centres, and developing a diagnostic imaging centre.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is pursuing partnerships with American hospitals, investors and philanthropists to expand cancer treatment and specialist healthcare services in Ghana. The Fund has enrolled over 800 patients and is working on reconstructing cardiac facilities, building oncology centres, and developing a diagnostic imaging centre.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has assured beneficiaries that covered treatment—from consultations to medications and surgeries—is free, with verification processes and specialist documentation requirements in place to minimise the risk of unauthorised charges and exploitation.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Yellow Ladies Network, a non-profit organization of MTN female staff, organized free breast cancer screening for 500 women in Accra as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities. The network, established to empower women within MTN, extended its health interventions to the community, focusing on market women who have limited time to visit hospitals.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni reports that 19 girls at Obuasi Senior High Technical School have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse, including rape and sexual assault, against the suspended headmaster, with more potentially to follow. The allegations remain under investigation, and the article examines what officials knew and when, including reports to the Municipal Chief Executive.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh inspected the National Command Centre for Bed and Referral Management at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, a system designed to provide real-time information on bed availability at hospitals to address the country's "no bed syndrome" and improve emergency care efficiency. More than 650 hospitals have been captured in the system with over 5,000 beds mapped for monitoring.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Golfers at Achimota Golf Club held the 2026 Ocean Network Express (ONE) Pink Cup on 17 October to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and early detection, with proceeds supporting the Breast Cancer Unit at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and patients facing financial difficulties. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection attended as Special Guest of Honour.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Health says the government is developing a roadmap to address challenges in maternal healthcare and establish uniform standards of care across all regions. A pilot technology-driven bed management system has commenced to address bed shortages in emergency departments, with all hospitals establishing bed management teams.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CalBank PLC sponsored the 2026 ONE Pink Cup Golf Tournament organized by the Ladies Section of the Achimota Golf Club on October 17, 2026, to raise funds for breast cancer treatment and promote awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Achimota Golf Club Ladies Section raised GH¢96,960.44 towards procuring breast cancer equipment for Korle Bu Teaching Hospital through the 2026 Ocean Network Express Pink Cup Tournament held in Accra. The event brought together golfers, corporate sponsors and health advocates to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Serene Insurance Limited has renovated the 5th Floor of the Surgical Department at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, upgrading doctors' and nurses' quarters and adding modern patient amenities including beds, bedside lockers, television sets and en-suite washrooms. The project was initiated after a request from a senior hospital physician highlighting poor washroom conditions as a source of discomfort and potential infection.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Media practitioner Philip Nai and his friends are preparing the seventh edition of their annual Christmas Eve outreach for underprivileged children, offering health screenings, games, dancing competitions and talks by well-known personalities. Beyond the annual event, the initiative has also supported children by paying school fees and medical bills in various Accra communities since December 2020.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's Chief Executive Officer has appealed to government for additional permanent medical personnel to address staffing shortages straining the hospital's 64-bed Accident and Emergency Centre. The CEO noted that many of the hospital's doctors are medical trainees who leave after completing training, creating long-term staffing challenges for the country's leading referral facility.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is prioritising medical equipment, specialist training and financial support for patients to close gaps in specialised healthcare in the Volta Region. The Fund's Administrator said improving access to care required a comprehensive approach combining financial assistance with investment in diagnostic equipment, specialist expertise and effective referral systems.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), an initiative of President John Mahama, was established to provide financial support and specialised care for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases not fully covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme, addressing the financial hardship chronic illness can cause families.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ho Teaching Hospital will have a cardiology centre constructed under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund programme to improve cardiovascular care and specialist infrastructure. The project is planned for 2027 and aims to enhance healthcare logistics across selected facilities nationwide.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A maternal and child health expert has warned that unresolved conflicts among obstetric care providers contribute to maternal and neonatal mortality, resulting in misdiagnosis, improper interventions, and poor coordination. She called on health facilities to prioritise teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution to reduce preventable maternal deaths.
12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says increased government spending on healthcare is beginning to improve access to services, with the government allocating GH¢32 billion for health sector expenditure in 2026. The Free Primary Healthcare programme is currently implemented in 135 districts and about 4,500 health facilities, expected to expand to 150 districts by year-end, while 7,000 motorbikes and tricycles have been distributed to health workers in hard-to-reach areas.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At World Heart Day 2026 launch, the Director of the National Cardiothoracic Centre warned that diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diets, tobacco use and harmful alcohol consumption threaten cardiovascular health. The article argues that tackling this requires not only lifestyle changes but also better spatial planning that supports healthy living practices like walking.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital organised a health walk in Accra as part of World Heart Day 2026 activities, encouraging regular physical activity and raising awareness on cardiovascular disease prevention. The programme included CPR and basic life support demonstrations, and the NCTC Director noted that CVDs remain a major cause of death in Ghana, affecting people in their 30s, 40s and 50s, but many cases are preventable through early detection and healthier lifestyles.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A doctor at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has warned that traditional mobile barbers known as "wanzamai" who use unsterilised sharp instruments on multiple people without proper sterilisation could spread blood-borne infections such as hepatitis B and C, bacterial infections, and HIV, especially if skin cuts occur. He has called for urgent regulation of the practice to protect public health.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana diagnoses over 5,000 women with breast cancer annually, with nearly 2,700 deaths; experts attribute high mortality to late presentation and delayed diagnosis, and advise women to regularly monitor their breasts for changes and seek immediate medical attention rather than waiting for lumps.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Health Minister announced plans to expand emergency care capacity at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and 37 Military Hospital, in response to recommendations from a committee examining Ghana's emergency care challenges. The expansion includes a 400-bed facility at Korle Bu as part of a broader hospital redevelopment, alongside new mother and child centers, fertility centers, theaters, and ICUs.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government will add 100 new ambulances to Ghana's national fleet in 2027, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced. The government has restored over 200 ambulances to service after inheriting a fleet where vehicles were grounded and uninsured; distribution details for the new vehicles have not yet been finalized.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says the government has begun piloting a real-time electronic system to track emergency beds across selected hospitals, with a command centre established at Ridge Hospital to monitor availability and improve management of scarce emergency care resources.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Innovation Expo 2026 has called on Ghanaian innovators to design low-cost medical equipment in partnership with health workers so that devices meet local needs and can be maintained by local engineers. Ghana's Director of the Institutional Care Division stated that the Ghana Health Service is implementing an integrated bed management and referral coordination system to address the shortage of hospital beds, as the country has about one bed per 1,000 people against the WHO recommendation of five.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Zenith Bank Ghana has donated GH¢150,000 to the Childhood Cancer Unit at Greater Accra Regional Hospital to support children undergoing cancer treatment, marking part of the bank's 21st anniversary commemoration and its sustained commitment to healthcare initiatives for vulnerable groups.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Families are still selling homes, borrowing heavily, and exhausting savings to pay for specialised medical treatment, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator has disclosed. She noted that progress in specialised healthcare financing alone is insufficient; hospitals lack critical equipment, some regions lack specialists, and paying medical bills without addressing infrastructure gaps will not solve the country's specialised healthcare needs.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana records about 5,000 breast cancer cases annually with an estimated 2,695 deaths, and about 70 per cent of patients present at advanced stages. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month was launched in Accra with the theme "Early action, better outcomes," emphasizing that early detection improves treatment outcomes.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman was shot at a funeral ground in Tonka, Yeji, in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region on late Tuesday, September 29, and remains in critical condition. The suspect is at large and police are investigating with community assistance.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP 2028 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, following discussions with Ghana Medical Association leadership, called for a paradigm shift in healthcare policies to address challenges including doctor retention and distribution, remuneration, infrastructure, and emergency preparedness.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →