On Friday, 18th October 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially opened a state-of-the-art Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, representing a significant advancement in Ghana’s healthcare landscape.
This new facility is designed to deliver essential care for individuals afflicted with urological and nephrological ailments, providing advanced treatment options that were previously inaccessible within the nation.
The establishment is anticipated to diminish the necessity for patients to seek specialized care abroad, while also establishing Ghana as a prominent destination for medical tourism in the West African region.
Constructed for €38 million, the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence was funded through a credit facility from Raiffeisen Bank International AG of Austria, with insurance support from OeKB Group.
The center features cutting-edge technology and a comprehensive array of services aimed at tackling the increasing prevalence of kidney diseases and urological disorders in the country.
President Akufo-Addo characterized the inauguration of the Centre as a “significant milestone” in the evolution of Ghana’s healthcare system, underscoring the government’s steadfast dedication to enhancing healthcare infrastructure.
This modern facility will provide advanced treatments for patients with chronic and acute kidney failures, as well as other urological conditions. The Centre is also positioned to offer life-saving services such as kidney transplants—helping to fulfill our national objective of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
The Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence is fully equipped to provide a wide range of healthcare services. It features a 30-suite dialysis station dedicated to patients with kidney conditions, a 70-bed unit for genito-urinary patients, an outpatient department, and extensive diagnostic and treatment options.
The facility also offers inpatient care services, administrative and management offices, public amenities, and staff accommodations. Additionally, it includes both medical and non-medical support services, a research facility, and a three-year post-construction maintenance and training program designed to ensure the facility operates smoothly in the future.
With such advanced capabilities, the Centre is poised to cater not only to Ghanaians but also to patients from neighboring countries. This development paves the way for medical tourism, which President Akufo-Addo highlighted as a potential source of revenue for the facility.
The centre will put Ghana on the map for medical tourism, providing services to patients from neighbouring countries and beyond. This will generate additional revenue for the facility, ensuring sustainability and continued expansion of services.
