The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, have expressed satisfaction with progress on the construction of the Cardiology Centre at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) following an inspection of the project.
The visit, undertaken with a delegation from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and the management of KATH, formed part of efforts to monitor the implementation of the specialist healthcare facility.
During the inspection, contractors briefed the delegation on the status of the project and indicated that construction remains on course for completion by the end of August.
Speaking after the tour on Thursay, Mrs. Darko-Opoku commended the contractors for the pace of work and described the facility as an important investment in Ghana’s specialist healthcare system.
She said the Cardiology Centre is expected to strengthen the country’s capacity to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases, reducing the need for patients to seek costly treatment abroad. She reaffirmed the Trust Fund’s commitment to supporting interventions that improve access to specialised healthcare services.
Dr. Amoakohene also praised the quality and speed of construction, describing the progress as encouraging. He said the facility would serve patients not only from the Ashanti Region but also from other parts of Ghana and neighbouring West African countries once completed.
Management of KATH assured the delegation that it is working closely with contractors and other stakeholders to ensure the project is completed and ready for use by the projected end-of-August deadline.
The Cardiology Centre is being developed as a specialised facility for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It is expected to house advanced medical technology and specialist personnel to provide a range of cardiac services, including procedures such as angioplasty and pacemaker implantation.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is one of the flagship health initiatives of the President John Dramani Mahama administration. The Fund was established to mobilise resources to finance specialised medical care for people living with chronic diseases.
Launched in April 2025 at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, the GMTF officially began operations on September 1, 2025. Its mandate includes supporting the provision of specialised medical equipment, training healthcare professionals, strengthening research and data systems, providing financial support mechanisms, and expanding access to care for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke and cancer.
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