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
Ghana's premier referral hospital, home to the National Cardiothoracic Centre and Dialysis Centre; commissioned new cardiac catheterisation laboratory in July 2026.
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The Chronicle
… The 118 Minutes The Police Hospital turned him away. “No bed.” Ridge Hospital turned him away. “No bed.” Korle Bu, our flagship teaching hospital, turned him away. …
118 Minutes Of Neglect: Who Killed Charles Amissah?Joy Online
… According to Herbert Mensah, 117 children have so far undergone successful surgeries at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. …
May 9, 2026: GBfoods donates to support 25th anniversary commemorationJoy Online
… According to Herbert Mensah, 117 children have so far undergone surgeries at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital under the programme. …
Interplast supports activities marking 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium DisasterJoy Online
… According to Herbert Mensah, 117 children have so far undergone surgeries at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital under the programme. …
SUNDA International supports activities marking 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium DisasterJoy Online
… The selected facilities include the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Sunyani Teaching Hospital, and the University of Ghana Medical Centre, among others. …
MahamaCares programme to launch through 29 hospitals nationwide — Obuobia Darko-OpokuJoy Online
… The facilities include Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Sunyani Teaching Hospital and University of Ghana Medical Centre, among several others. …
Nationwide Patient Support Programme to officially roll out in JuneDaily Guide
… Reports from health facilities like Korle Bu and others have given indications of failed kidneys and damaged livers at alarming rates. …
Will There Be A Galamsey Tax And What Is The Strategic Approach To Fighting The Menace?Joy Online
… According to Herbert Mensah, 117 children have so far undergone surgeries at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital under the initiative. …
Softcare supports activities marking 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium DisasterJoy Online
… According to Herbert Mensah, 117 children have so far undergone successful surgeries at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital under the initiative. …
KIVO supports 25th anniversary of May 9 Stadium DisasterJoy Online
… The report identified serious failures in emergency response and patient management at the Police Hospital, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. …
Failure to arrest hit-and-run driver in Charles Amissah’s Death “problematic” — Kwadwo PokuAn opinion piece argues that Ghana should introduce a national policy making DNA testing mandatory for all newborns, framed as a public health intervention to identify genetic risks, hereditary diseases, and enable early preventive care and treatment, subject to ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana should introduce a national policy making DNA testing mandatory for all newborns, framed as a public health intervention to identify genetic risks, hereditary diseases, and enable early preventive care and treatment, subject to ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Fire Officer has donated 300 cleaning materials, including mops and sweeping brushes, to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in appreciation of the hospital's support to firefighters injured in the line of duty. The gesture was presented as a demonstration of the Ghana National Fire Service's commitment to strengthening its partnership with the hospital.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Environment Minister Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng said late President Mills dismissed him twice—in January 2009 from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and in August 2011 from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital—but he speaks well of Mills because he knew him personally.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty-two patients with severe heart rhythm disorders underwent life-saving cardiac device procedures worth about GH¢2 million through a partnership between the Mount Carmel Foundation, the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, and Africa World Airlines. All patients recovered well and were discharged by the end of the five-day medical mission involving specialists from Ghana and the United States.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Unsafe commercial motor riding practices, including excessive speeding, disregard for traffic regulations, overloading, and riding without protective helmets, significantly increase the risk of traumatic brain injury in Ghana, particularly affecting young people in urban and rural areas.
22 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, now an operational institution, has completed a pilot programme providing financial support to 50 patients with chronic non-communicable diseases and is undertaking nationwide assessments to identify healthcare infrastructure gaps ahead of broader rollout.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, donated GH¢100,000 to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's Dialysis Centre to support kidney patient treatment and renal care delivery. The amount came from offerings collected during this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, topped up by government funds.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Office of the President, through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, has donated GH¢100,000 to the Dialysis Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to support kidney patient treatment and improve renal care delivery. The amount was drawn from offerings collected during this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving and topped up by the government.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Four patients became the first beneficiaries of treatment at the newly commissioned Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Tuesday, with the medical team successfully implanting pacemakers in all four in collaboration with specialists from Mount Carmel Hospital in Ohio.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has commissioned a newly constructed Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, established under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to replace the previous cardiac unit destroyed by fire in March 2025. The upgraded facility is equipped with modern technology for diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama commissioned the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. He also announced the establishment of Ghana Medical Equipment Services Limited to oversee management and maintenance of medical equipment in major hospitals.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced plans to expand specialised cardiovascular care across Ghana through the establishment of new comprehensive cardiology centres at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Tamale Teaching Hospital, aiming to bring advanced cardiac services closer to millions of Ghanaians in the middle and northern regions.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama marked the inauguration of a new Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as a significant step in recovery following a fire in March 2025 that destroyed offices and medical equipment. He said the new facility represents restoration and renewal of cardiac care services at the country's premier referral hospital.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has announced cabinet approval for the establishment of Ghana Medical Equipment Services Limited, a subsidiary of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, to manage and maintain medical equipment in major hospitals across the country. The move aims to address long-standing maintenance challenges and preserve previous healthcare infrastructure investments.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has announced plans for a new maternity block at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and pledged to demolish the old Gordon Guggisberg Building, which he described as unsafe and unsuitable for expectant mothers. The government has begun the procurement process for the project.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Minister has commissioned a cardiac catheterisation laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to strengthen the country's capacity to treat cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases domestically, reducing the need for costly overseas referrals.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician Mzbel has responded to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's request for information about claims that her sister Laila did not receive emergency care before her death. Mzbel said her sister was referred to Korle Bu but was turned away due to lack of available beds and died the following day without admission.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has asked Mzbel to provide information about claims in a social media video that her relative died due to lack of available beds. The hospital says it has attempted to contact Mzbel and her family to investigate whether the patient was denied admission or asked to wait for an available bed, noting it operates under a government directive not to refuse emergency cases.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has called on musician Mzbel to provide further information regarding her allegation that a relative died after being unable to secure a hospital bed. The hospital said it has taken the allegations seriously and is investigating, but has been unable to contact Mzbel and her family since the video surfaced.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government efforts expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The delegation, led by Board Chairperson Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said traditional leaders are essential partners in ensuring the Fund's benefits reach communities across the country.
7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nearly one in five Ghanaians could be living with chronic kidney disease, often without knowing, as hospitals record unprecedented patient numbers. Health specialists attribute the surge to environmental factors including pollution from illegal mining alongside hypertension and diabetes, with many patients seeking care only after illness has progressed to advanced stages.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nexus Global Services and the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital held a workshop on July 4 to educate kidney disease patients, families and caregivers on treatment options, nutrition, mental health and preparation for transplantation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), established under Act 1144 (2025) to cover non-communicable disease costs not included in the National Health Insurance Scheme, has met with the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to discuss a strategic partnership for community education and public awareness about the fund's services.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National House of Chiefs has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which was established to reduce the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The chiefs committed to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A urologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital explains that uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage and narrow blood vessels, restricting circulation to the penis and leading to erectile dysfunction. While some antihypertensive medications may cause ED in certain individuals, a urologist notes that well-controlled blood pressure helps prevent the condition.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Officials of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund met with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital management to assess progress on a pilot intervention supporting financially constrained patients requiring specialised medical procedures. Both institutions reviewed impact and challenges encountered, including operational bottlenecks and fund disbursement issues, and agreed to streamline processes ahead of a full-scale rollout planned later in the year.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide assessment by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) found only two functional MRI machines in government health facilities, along with five mammogram machines and two radiotherapy machines across the country. The fund has identified acquiring additional MRI scanners as an immediate priority to address major gaps in capacity to diagnose and treat chronic non-communicable diseases.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Phoenix Insurance has donated 10 computers and accessories to the Surgery Department of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, pledging a long-term partnership to support healthcare delivery and enhance clinical work, research, teaching, and digital record management.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Phoenix Insurance Company Limited has donated 10 high-end desktop computers valued at GH₵95,000 and accessories worth GH₵11,000 to the Surgical Department of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to support healthcare delivery, teaching and research activities. The company's Managing Director said the donation marks the beginning of a broader partnership with the hospital.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
UK National Health Service data for May 2026 shows an average of 2,241 patients per day treated in accident and emergency corridors and 669 in makeshift spaces across English hospitals, intensifying concerns about overcrowding and the impact of bed shortages on patient safety and care quality.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →