Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, P. O. Box KB77 Korle Bu, Accra (2026)

01/04/2026

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31/03/2026

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL RESTORES HOPE THROUGH EYEGLASS DONATION TO KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL EYE CENTRE

In a powerful demonstration of compassion and global solidarity, Lions Clubs International has once again turned vision into reality donating a substantial consignment of eyeglasses to the Eye Centre.

The gesture is set to transform lives, bringing clarity, dignity, and renewed hope to countless individuals struggling with impaired vision.

The donation, presented on 17th March 2026, arrived in the form of a large suitcase filled with a range of eyeglasses for both adults and children. Each pair, pre-fitted with varying lens types, is ready for immediate use an invaluable lifeline in a healthcare environment where access to corrective eyewear remains a challenge for many.

Leading the four-member delegation was Mr. Reginald Laister, Local Zone Chairman for District 21 South and a Community Development Manager of Saavi Services for the Blind in Arizona.

His presence underscored the global commitment of the Lions Club movement to restoring sight and improving quality of life across communities.

Addressing staff and stakeholders at the brief but impactful ceremony, Mr. Laister shed light on the organization’s far-reaching vision care initiatives. He explained that Lions Club operates a robust eyeglass recycling and processing system often referred to as an “eyeglass terminal” where donated glasses are meticulously sorted, graded, and prepared for redistribution to underserved populations worldwide.

“These glasses are not just collected—they are carefully processed and sent across the globe to reach individuals who need them most,” he stated, emphasizing the scale and impact of the initiative.

He further revealed that Ghana’s inclusion in this outreach effort was no coincidence. Identified through international recommendations, the country represents a growing need for accessible vision care solutions. “We recognize the demand here, and our mission is to ensure that people receive not just care, but the tools that make that care effective,” he added.

In a deeply moving moment, Mr. Laister captured the essence of the donation:
“Glasses are more than an accessory—they are a gateway. A gateway to education, to independence, to opportunity, and to a better quality of life.”

He assured the Eye Centre of sustained collaboration, emphasizing that the donation marks the beginning of a long-term partnership. With established networks and a shared vision, he expressed optimism about providing continuous support whenever the need arises.
“Sustainability is our goal,” he affirmed.
"This is not a one-time gesture, we are here for the long haul.”

30/03/2026

Department of Surgery Emerges Best Dressed at Korle Bu Ghana Month 2026 Celebration

The Department of Surgery was adjudged the overall best dressed department during the Korle Bu Ghana Month 2026 celebration.

The Hospital organised the month-long Ghana Month celebration throughout March 2026 to deepen our culture as Ghanaians and team spirit, among others.

Activities were held once each week, with every week dedicated to a unique theme aimed at promoting Ghanaian culture and fostering staff engagement. The celebration began with a Traditional/African Wear Day on 5th March 2026, followed by Rep Your Tribe Day on 13th March 2026. This was succeeded by Rep Your Jersey/Rep Korle Bu/Rep Your School Day on 19th March 2026, and finally, Old School Day on 27th March 2026.

As part of the celebration, a variety of fun and engaging activities were organised. These included eating competitions in two categories:

In the waakye eating competition, Mr Patrick Jones emerged as the winner, while Mr Gideon Foli took the top prize in the kenkey eating competition.

Other activities included musical chairs, won by Inpraise Akomeah from the Directorate of Medical Affairs, and a dancing competition, won by Ms Louisa Ahiafor from the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department.

Additionally, staff were given the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures through an exhibition, where they displayed and sold products from their side businesses.

Awards were presented to deserving participants, with winners receiving certificates in recognition of their achievements, packs of drinks, and bottles of sparkling wine.

The celebration culminated in a communal kenkey-eating session, which brought together the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Director of Supply Chain and Procurement, directors, and other members of staff.

This initiative aimed to promote unity, strengthen working relationships, and bridge the gap between management and staff.

Participants commended Management and the PR team for the well organised event and described it as a commendable initiative and encouraged management to sustain and further enhance the programme.

28/03/2026

Korle Bu Dental Department Marks World Oral Health Day with Impactful Community Outreach

In celebration of World Oral Health Day, the Dental Department of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital led by Dr R. N. A. Taylor Dawson, in partnership with Pepsodent, Mega Life Sciences Ghana Limited, and Jos Pharmacy, organised a community outreach to mark the department’s 5th edition of the event under the theme, “A happy mouth is… a happy life.”

The event, held on 27 March 2026 at Karikari Brobbey Park, Agege, attracted many community members seeking professional dental screening and oral health education.

Honourable Rev Dr. Kweku Addo, Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, attended the occasion, praising the initiative and highlighting the importance of oral health as a key part of overall well-being. He encouraged residents to adopt good dental hygiene habits and to take advantage of regular dental check-ups. Also present was the MCE, Honourable George Allotey.

The Municipal Director of Health Services, Dr. Valerie Osei-Tutu, supported the event by organising general health screenings such as blood pressure tests, blood glucose tests, HIV testing, and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements.

Around 200 individuals, including students from St. Mary’s Senior High School, benefited from the outreach, which offered free dental screening, oral health education, tooth extractions, as well as distribution of samples and promotional items from Pepsodent, Medications provided by Mega Life Sciences Ghana Limited, and Jos Pharmacy. These efforts provided vital healthcare services to community members.

This initiative underscores the importance of collaboration in improving public health. Through the combined efforts of the Korle Bu Dental Clinic, Pepsodent (Unilever PLC), Mega Life Sciences Ghana Limited, and Jos Pharmacy, essential healthcare services have become more accessible to the community. Their partnership continues to be instrumental in promoting healthier lives and enhancing healthcare delivery across Ghana.

27/03/2026

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26/03/2026

BOOSTING VISION CARE: CURE BLINDNESS PROJECT (CBP) SUPPORTS EYE CENTRE WITH ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

In a powerful reaffirmation of its commitment to the fight against avoidable blindness, the Cure Blindness Project (CBP) formerly known as the Himalayan Cataract Project has donated essential medical equipment to the Lions Eye Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital(KBTH), aimed at strengthening both patient care and specialist training.

Driven by a mission to eliminate preventable blindness worldwide, CBP has over the years, built a solid and enduring partnership in Ghana through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Eye Centre. This collaboration has opened pathways for continuous specialist training and capacity building at KBTH in Accra and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi.

CBP’s impact goes far beyond the donation of equipment. Through structured outreach programmes, resident doctors are supported to travel to underserved communities, where they perform sight-restoring surgeries often changing lives in a single moment.

The organization also invests in nursing and biomedical engineering training, ensuring that eye care delivery is supported by a well-rounded, highly skilled workforce.

At the heart of CBP’s vision is the strengthening of sub-specialty training. By sponsoring residents for short-term programmes and exposure opportunities, CBP helps build expertise in specialized areas of ophthalmology.

The organization also supports the identification and development of suitable sites for sub-specialty services, steadily expanding the Eye Centre’s capacity to deliver advanced and comprehensive care.

This year’s donation includes vital training and diagnostic equipment such as:iCare Tonometer (IC100), iCare probes, SLD701 Slit Lamp, Beam Splitter for Slit Lamp, Observation Tube for Slit Lamp, HS Tonometer for Slit Lamp, Tonometer Mount for Slit Lamp, Motorized Table for Slit Lamp, Keeler Portable Slit Lamp w/case, Indirect Ophthalmoscope w/Teaching Mirror, NPW 2000 Net Power 2000 VA UPS, Prescott’s Portable Eye Scpe Zeiss opmi 65/Featherlite

These state-of-the-art devices are expected to significantly enhance clinical service delivery while deepening hands-on training for residents ensuring that learning translates directly into better patient outcomes.

Head of the Eye Centre, Dr. Naa Naamuah Tagoe, expressed profound appreciation on behalf of management and staff, describing CBP’s support as unwavering and transformative.

She emphasized that such collaborations are critical to advancing specialist training and sustaining quality eye care services for the nation.

26/03/2026

Marking World Down Syndrome Day with Purpose

In commemoration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2026 and in alignment with this year’s theme, “Together Against Loneliness,” the Down Syndrome Association of Ghana paid a visit to the Child Health Department.

During the visit, the team engaged patients and their relatives at the Outpatient Department (OPD) through an impactful educational session.

The Executive Director, Agnes Teiko Nyemi-Tei, delivered an insightful presentation on Down Syndrome. She highlighted the Association’s role as a non-profit organisation committed to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and supporting individuals with the disease condition and their families.

She also addressed a common misconception, clarifying that mothers are often wrongly blamed for giving birth to children with Down Syndrome, a belief that is both inaccurate and harmful.

Adding a personal and emotional perspective, Millicent Armah, a mother of a child, shared her experiences, shedding light on the social challenges families face, particularly the stigma and discrimination directed at both parents and their children.

As part of their outreach, the team distributed educational materials to patients and caregivers to deepen understanding and promote acceptance. They also donated essential items, including tissue paper, detergents, and baby wipes, to support the work of the department.

The occasion was further graced by Professor Nana Akyaa, a Paediatric Cardiologist, who, together with her team, delivered an enlightening presentation on the condition.

Her session provided clarity on the condition and reinforced the importance of awareness, early intervention, and societal acceptance.

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23/03/2026

VIDEO STORY: "The objective of investing heavily in this equipment is to ensure that we provide all the necessary modalities required, so that no Ghanaian will have to leave the shores of Ghana to seek care elsewhere.”
— Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam
CEO, Korle Bu

23/03/2026

OPERATION SMILE SURGICAL AND SPEECH TRAINING PROGRAMME CONCLUDES AT NRPSBC, KORLE BU

The National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre (NRPSBC), in collaboration with the Swedish Operation Smile Surgical Team, has successfully concluded a week-long complimentary speech surgery and training program for children with cleft palate at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

The program, titled “Voices Restored, Smiles Renewed,” commenced on March 14, 2026, and concluded on March 20, 2026. It commenced with a welcoming meeting session that brought together international partners from Sweden and the local medical team.

The program officially commenced with the introduction of key professionals, including doctors, specialists, and clinical volunteers. Each participant outlined their roles, demonstrating the multidisciplinary collaboration essential for the mission’s success.

This was followed by two days of intensive medical screening, during which 122 patients across the sixteen regions of the country were assessed. Out of this, 44 patients were selected and successfully underwent surgical procedures and speech correction training.

The Swedish medical professionals team collaborated closely with the local team across various disciplines to ensure the mission’s success.

An interview with the team lead for the speech therapy, Dr. Liisi Raud Westberg, highlighted the global challenge of limited access to safe surgery, noting that nearly two-thirds of the world’s population lack such access.

She explained that every minute, a child is born with a cleft condition, and many of these children face stigma, exclusion, and barriers to education.

She emphasized that the speech program significantly improves their ability to communicate, enhances social inclusion, and restores confidence. Dr. Liisi further noted that the program’s strong educational component contributes to sustainability by strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system and building local capacity.

In addition, the Chairman of Operation Smile Ghana, Mr. Subhi Aecad, informed that Operation Smile commenced transforming lives approximately thirty years ago. He dispelled misconceptions surrounding cleft conditions, emphasizing that cleft lip and palate are medical conditions, not spiritual or demonic issues, and are treatable.

He highlighted the significance of timely intervention, stating that treatment enables children to eat, speak, attend school, and live with dignity and confidence.

Mr. Subhi further commended Ghana for becoming a key hub for such interventions, describing the initiative as part of Operation Smile’s commitment to transforming children’s lives.

The Country Medical Director of Operation Smile Ghana, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, explained that speech surgery is a highly specialized procedure, necessitating its conduct within the teaching hospital setting.

He disclosed that since 2011, Operation Smile Ghana has conducted over 2700 free cleft surgeries nationwide.

He noted that some children continue to experience speech difficulties even after a successful initial palate repair, necessitating advanced speech surgery and therapy to enhance communication outcomes.
He also encouraged parents to actively support their children’s speech development at home.

Dr. Ampomah further elucidated that surgical decisions are made by a multidisciplinary team comprising surgeons, anesthetists, pediatricians, speech therapists, dentists, and ENT specialists.
He added that Operation Smile Ghana, as partnered with experts from Sweden and South Africa, with funding support to cover the cost of all surgeries.

Emphasizing sustainability, he observed that the program prioritizes training local surgeons and speech therapists to establish long-term capacity. This includes a consultant who has returned from South Africa after an 18-month fellowship in managing similar complex cleft conditions and speech correction. He stated that while Korle Bu currently serves as the primary hub, efforts are underway to expand services to regional hospitals, including Volta Regional Hospital Central and Eastern Regions.

This initiative aims to ensure that patients have access to comprehensive cleft care within their respective regions, eliminating the need for extensive travel.

The success of the outreach was facilitated under the able leadership of the Director of the National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Dr. Edem Kofi Anyigba, and the dedication of the multidisciplinary team, including Dr. Malin Haklius, Surgical Team Lead; Dr. Jonas Afari, Anaesthesia Team Lead; Mr. Peter Kweku Titiati, Country Manager for Operation Smile; DCNO Vida, Tetteh Clinical Coordinator; and Madam Elizabeth Yeboah, Psychosocial Team Lead. Specialists, doctors, nurses, and volunteers also contributed to the success of the outreach.

This initiative represents another significant milestone in restoring hope, enhancing speech abilities, and transforming the lives of children living with cleft conditions in Ghana.

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