National Cardiothoracic Centre to open more branches across the Country
To enable many more people to access treatment of heart diseases, the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, is planning to open more branches across the country. Dr. Kow Enstua-Mensah, Director of National Cardiothoracic Centre, who disclosed this to newsmen at a day’s mini Clinic at Akaporiso in the Obuasi East Municipality, […] The post National Cardiothoracic…
The National Cardiothoracic Centre, situated at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, is set to expand its reach across Ghana to make heart disease treatment more accessible. Dr. Kow Enstua-Mensah, the Director of the Centre, made this announcement during a mini clinic held in the Obuasi East Municipality. Community members often find it challenging to travel to Accra for medical care, according to Dr. Enstua-Mensah.
He believes that establishing more branches of the Centre is the solution to alleviate this issue. The mini clinic, organized by AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine, aimed to provide cardiology, breast cancer examination, eye screening, mass deworming, and general OPD services to the community. Dr. Enstua-Mensah emphasized that heart diseases are on the rise in Ghana, and as the population grows, so does the number of people at risk.
To combat this, he urged the reduction of salt intake and encouraged the consumption of fruits and vegetables while limiting carbohydrate intake. Stakeholders, including Nananom, AGA staff, and invited guests, celebrated the event with a group photograph. The Director expressed his gratitude to AGA and Quantum LC Limited for their support.
Discussions are underway to extend the services of the National Cardiothoracic Centre in Accra to the mining town of Obuasi. AGA's Acting Director for Sustainability Management, Mr. Yaw Britwum Opoku, highlighted the mini clinic's success in reaching thousands of community members with essential healthcare services, thereby improving health outcomes.
AGA Health Foundation, Quantum LC Limited, the National Cardiothoracic Centre, and the Obuasi East and Obuasi Municipal Assemblies have all contributed to the Mini Clinic's success. Krontihene Nana Kitikyie Bosompim Apenteng, the Overlord of Dompoase and Akaporiso/Pomposo, thanked AGA for organizing the event and emphasized the importance of periodic check-ups for maintaining good health.
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