President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday commissioned the country’s largest Urology and Nephrology Centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra.
The €38 million state-of-the-art facility, the biggest of its kind aims to bolster healthcare services, particularly in the treatment of urologic and nephrological diseases.
The new Urology and Nephrology Centre is equipped with cutting-edge technology and medical resources. It boasts a 31-bed dialysis station catering to patients with chronic kidney conditions and a 70-bed capacity for genito-urinary patients.
The facility also features multiple units, including outpatient services, diagnostic and treatment areas, inpatient services, administration, and a dedicated training room.
A management and technology centre has also been incorporated into the design, enhancing the centre’s operational efficiency.
In addition to treating patients, the centre will serve as a hub for conducting research into urological and nephrological conditions.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the significance of the facility in addressing the rising number of urological cases, particularly among men over 40.
President Akufo-Addo highlighted the progress of Agenda 111, noting that eight district hospitals are nearly completed, while the overall progress of the project stands at 69% as of September 2024.
He expressed confidence that several of the facilities currently at over 90% completion would be finished before the end of the year.
Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, Minister of Health, expressed optimism that the centre would improve the management of urologic emergencies and nephrology cases.
He noted that the facility is designed to handle a wide array of conditions, including prostate and bladder cancers, kidney failures, and bladder prolapse. Chronic kidney disease patients will have access to advanced dialysis and kidney transplant services.
Professor James E. Mensah, Head of the Urology Unit at KBTH, said his outfit pledged not to deny their services to those who cannot afford its services, and will not turn any patient away.
He also highlighted the need for further investment in training urologists to cater for the growing number of patients.
