President John Dramani Mahama has commended the swift progress of work on the cardiology centre under construction at Tamale Teaching Hospital, describing it as a transformative step toward equitable healthcare delivery in northern Ghana.
The state-of-the-art facility is being developed as a specialised centre for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Once completed, it will bring together highly skilled cardiologists and advanced medical technology to provide a full spectrum of care, including life-saving procedures such as angioplasty and pacemaker implantation.
During a site inspection, Mr Mahama expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for supporting what he described as a critical intervention.
He noted that the facility would significantly ease the burden on patients across the five northern regions and neighbouring countries, who previously had to travel long distances to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to access specialised cardiac care.
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, expressed gratitude to the President for his vision and leadership in initiating the project, emphasising its importance in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system.
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, assured the President that the facility is on track for completion by August.
She also commended him for upgrading the project from an initial cardiac catheterisation laboratory into a full-fledged cardiology centre—an enhancement expected to enable the treatment of more complex cases and deliver comprehensive cardiac care under one roof.
When completed, the Tamale Cardiology Centre is expected to stand as a beacon of hope, bringing advanced, accessible and life-saving heart care closer to millions of people in northern Ghana.
