Presidency donates GH¢100,000 to Korle Bu Dialysis Centre

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's Dialysis Centre has received a significant boost with a GH¢100,000 donation from Ghana's Office of the President. The contribution, channeled through the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Committee, is intended to enhance the treatment of kidney patients and improve the overall delivery of renal care services.

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The gesture underscored President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to giving thanks to God for Ghana’s peace, stability and improving economic fortunes, while supporting vulnerable people in society.

This financial support comes from offerings collected during the recent National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, with the government supplementing the amount. Officials hope this gesture will inspire corporate organizations, philanthropists, and individuals to contribute to dialysis and kidney transplant services within the country. Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the President’s Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, presented the cheque, emphasizing President John Dramani Mahama's dedication to acknowledging Ghana's peace and economic stability, alongside supporting societal vulnerabilities.

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Although parts of the West African sub-region continued to experience conflict and instability, Ghana had remained an oasis of peace.

Ankrah noted Ghana's continued peace amidst regional conflicts, attributing it to divine grace and national unity. He also pointed to recent positive economic indicators, such as inflation and GDP growth, as signs of steady national progress. The theme of this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, 'Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want,' was highlighted as a call for integrity, discipline, hard work, and patriotism to drive national development.

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The theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving: ‘Resetting Our Values to Build the Ghana We Want,’ was a call on Ghanaians to embrace integrity, discipline, hard work and patriotism as essential values for national development.

Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, CEO of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, expressed profound gratitude for the timely donation. He affirmed the hospital's commitment to providing uninterrupted dialysis services and expanding its kidney transplant program. The hospital currently offers 24-hour dialysis services, including weekends, and is working to maintain adequate supplies, recognizing the critical nature of continuous treatment for patients. The expansion of the kidney transplant program aims to increase successful surgeries and reduce reliance on dialysis.

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Receiving the cheque, the Chief Executive Officer of KBTH, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, expressed gratitude to the Office of the President and the committee for the timely support.