The construction of three state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Centres by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as “Mahama Cares,” is progressing steadily across major teaching hospitals in the country.
The projects are currently underway at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, and the Tamale Teaching Hospital in the Northern Region, where each facility is at a different stage of development.
The initiative forms part of a broader strategy by the Fund to expand healthcare infrastructure nationwide, complementing its mandate of supporting patients suffering from non-communicable diseases who struggle to afford the high cost of treatment.
When completed, the ultra-modern centres will be equipped with advanced catheterization laboratories, fully furnished operating theatres, intensive care units (ICUs), consulting rooms, pharmacies, and dedicated oxygen plants.
The facilities are expected to significantly enhance Ghana’s capacity to manage complex cardiothoracic conditions locally.
In January this year, ground was broken for the project at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Barely six weeks later, visible progress has been made on site.
Last week, a technical team from the Fund conducted a working visit to assess ongoing construction and ensure that critical infrastructure decisions are taken early in the process.
The visit was undertaken in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health to strengthen coordination in planning and execution.
The delegation was led by the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, alongside the Chief Executive Officer of ADB Ghana Medicals Limited, Adann Benjamin Diaz.
They were joined by Mr. Fred Effah-Yeboah, Director of General Administration at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and Mr. Kwame Sarfo, Head of Capital Investments and Projects at the Ministry of Health.
Discussions during the visit focused on key technical considerations, including power capacity, utilities, and structural planning to ensure the long-term sustainability of the facility.
Officials noted that foundational work remains the most demanding phase of the project but expressed confidence that once completed, the scale and impact of the intervention will become fully evident.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund says it remains committed to delivering the projects on schedule as part of efforts to transform Ghana’s health landscape—one Cardiothoracic Centre at a time.
