KGL Eve Medical Centre Inaugurated; Facility To Provide Dignified Mental Health Services

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated the KGL Eve Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art mental wellness facility at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), aimed at transforming mental healthcare delivery.

Speaking at the inauguration on Tuesday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the centre would provide accessible, dignified, and professional mental health services to children, students, working adults, and retirees.

“Facing mental and medical health challenges nationwide, the facility provides accessible services supported by strong partnerships,” she noted.

The multimillion-dollar facility, commissioned in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Lady Julia Osei Tutu II, is the first dedicated mental wellness centre serving the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, and Northern regions.

It features psychiatric consulting rooms, therapy and counselling units, in-patient wards, diagnostics and pharmacy services, rehabilitation spaces, and administrative offices.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the centre would complement government efforts to strengthen healthcare, including expanding the National Health Insurance Scheme, improving training, and enhancing access to mental health and wellness services.

She highlighted the recently launched Ghana Medical Fund, popularly called Mahama Cares, which supports treatment for chronic conditions like stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and kidney failure.

“The facility is a practical response to the real and growing demand for integrated medical and mental health services,” she added, emphasising its role in improving overall health outcomes in Ghana.

The project was inspired by Lady Julia Osei Tutu II, whose advocacy for community wellbeing motivated the KGL Foundation to establish the centre.

Alex Dadey, Chairman and Founder of the KGL Group, described the initiative as “not merely a structure—it began as your conviction,” recognising her leadership in the project.

Elliot Dadey, CEO of the KGL Foundation, oversaw the development in partnership with the DeSimone Group and project managers led by Reginald Longdon.

“This is not an institution of confinement—it is a centre of healing, hope, and human dignity,” he said during the ceremony.

The KGL Eve Medical Centre forms part of the KGL Foundation’s broader social impact portfolio, which includes annual investments exceeding USD 150,000 in juvenile football development in collaboration with the Ghana Football Association, supporting the Black Stars and youth development initiatives.

Accra Psychiatric Facelift

Meanwhile, the KGL Foundation is undertaking a major renovation project at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, aimed at creating a safer, more comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients.

The initiative, estimated at about half a million Ghana cedis, is expected to significantly improve treatment outcomes and overall patient well-being.

At a ceremony to announce the project earlier, Nii Ankonu Annorbah-Sarpei, Programmes Manager of the KGL Foundation, said the organisation is committed to upgrading several units within the hospital to make it more conducive for mental healthcare delivery.

“The KGL Foundation is committed to renovating several units within the hospital to create a more conducive environment for mental health care. A key component of this initiative is the installation of solar panels across various wards, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability,” he noted.

Mr. Annorbah-Sarpei added that the foundation also plans to establish a dedicated space that will position the facility as a leading mental health centre in Ghana.

He expressed optimism about the ongoing collaboration with hospital staff and other stakeholders, saying, “We look forward to working together to enhance this space and change the perception of mental health care in our country.”

He further emphasised that modernising the hospital’s infrastructure will help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and encourage more people to seek professional help.