The National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has announced a collaboration with German philanthropic organizations, Kinderherzen and the Gerald Asamoah Foundation, to perform critical heart surgeries for children.
The partnership, which began on November 3, has provided life-saving cardiac interventions for 27 young Ghanaian patients suffering from congenital heart defects, including "hole-in-the-heart" conditions.
At a press briefing held at the National Cardiothoracic Centre on November 8, 2024, Dr.
Kow Entsua-Mensah, Director of the Centre, explained that this collaboration has been transformative not only for the children and families affected but also for the medical staff at Korle Bu. "This mission has been a life-changer for the 27 beneficiary children and their families," Dr.
