Ghana: 110 Children Receive Lifesaving Heart Care - As Medical Trust Fund Transforms Cardiac Treatment
[Ghanaian Times] "Who knows what these children will become?" -- Dr Kow Entsua-Mensah reflects on lives saved, hope restored and a new era of cardiac care
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) marked its first anniversary, celebrating more than 110 children who have gained access to crucial heart care. Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah, Head of the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, emphasized the profound impact of the Fund on the lives of these children and their families. The intervention not only provides financial support for treatments but also restores hope and enables these children to return home, attend school, and contribute to Ghana's development.
In 2025, a devastating fire destroyed the Centre's cardiac catheterisation laboratory, a critical facility for diagnosing and treating complex heart conditions. However, the GMTF swiftly replaced it with a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation centre. Since its opening, more than 60 patients have undergone complex lifesaving procedures at the facility, with many more awaiting treatment.
The GMTF's impact extends beyond financial assistance and medical care. It has also restored confidence in families, demonstrating that falling seriously ill does not mean a patient's survival depends solely on their ability to raise funds. The intervention has empowered families, providing them with assurance that the state can aid when faced with critical illnesses.
One of the GMTF's most significant achievements is the establishment of cardiology centres at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi and Tamale Teaching Hospital. This expansion of specialist cardiac infrastructure aims to bring lifesaving care closer to Ghanaians, eliminating the need for patients with complex cardiac conditions to travel long distances to Accra for specialised treatment.
In one year, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has transformed cardiac care in Ghana, turning a dream into reality. Dr. Entsua-Mensah believes that the Fund's impact is not limited to the numbers but also resides in the lives restored and the hope returned to families. The Fund's contribution represents a significant investment in humanity, fostering an environment where future doctors, teachers, engineers, entrepreneurs, artists, and national leaders can emerge.
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