110 children at Cardiothoracic Centre get second chance at life as Ghana Medical Trust Fund marks first anniversary
For more than 110 children, the first anniversary of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is more than a milestone on the national calendar. It represents something far more precious: the chance to live. A chance to return home to their parents. A chance to play with their friends, walk into a classroom, learn a vocation, pursue […]
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) marked its first anniversary, celebrating more than 110 children who have received a second chance at life. To Dr Kow Entsua-Mensah, Head of the National Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, these figures represent more than numbers; they symbolize the chance to live, return home, play with friends, attend school, and grow into their potential.
For Dr. Entsua-Mensah, every number tells the story of a child whose life could have been cut short due to financial constraints. He emphasized that these children will grow stronger, play with their peers, return to school, and contribute to Ghana's development. The GMTF's impact extends beyond funding. In 2025, a devastating fire destroyed the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, but the Trust Fund quickly replaced it with a state-of-the-art facility.
Since its reopening, more than 60 patients have undergone complex lifesaving procedures, with many more waiting. The Trust Fund's initial 50-case pilot expanded significantly, with over 150 patients receiving care at the National Cardiothoracic Centre. Dr. Entsua-Mensah described the intervention as "a great investment in humanity," restoring hope and confidence among families facing critical illness.
The Trust Fund's expansion includes developing cardiology centers in Kumasi and Tamale, bringing specialized cardiac care closer to Ghanaians.
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