Korle Bu boosts renal care as Rev. Dr Antwi donates dialysis consumables
The Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has received a donation of dialysis consumables from a former Ga West Presbytery Clerk of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), Rev. Dr Joseph Kofi Antwi.
The donation was motivated by Rev. Dr Antwi’s personal experience with illness and his commitment to supporting patients undergoing renal treatment. He explained that his decision followed a challenging period in his life marked by physical and emotional distress. During that time, he became more aware of the struggles faced by patients dealing with chronic illnesses, particularly those burdened by financial hardship, which inspired him to contribute towards easing their difficulties.
The items were received on behalf of the Centre by Prof. J. E. Mensah, Head of the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence; Prof. Vincent Boiman, Head of the Nephrology Unit; Dr. Frank Owusu Sekyere, Director of Medical Affairs; Ms. Erica Akoto Quist, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO); and Mr. William Nartey, Administrator of the Accident and Emergency Department.
In his remarks, Prof. Mensah expressed appreciation to Rev. Dr Antwi for his continued support of the Centre. He also
stressed the importance of prospective donors consulting with the hospital to ascertain its specific needs before making donations, to ensure that donated items are appropriate and beneficial.
Prof. Vincent Boiman also commended Rev. Dr Antwi’s generosity, recalling that the former Presbytery Clerk first donated to the unit two years ago. He thanked him for returning this year to provide further assistance.
Speaking on behalf of hospital management, Dr Frank Owusu Sekyere highlighted the challenges KBTH faces in procuring essential dialysis consumables. Drawing on his experience as a paediatrician in the Intensive Care Unit, he noted that the hospital sometimes has to travel as far as the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) to obtain catheters for peritoneal dialysis. He added that the donation would significantly support the care of critically ill children.
Rev. Dr Antwi, in his concluding remarks, encouraged patients to remain hopeful and called on the public to support both the hospital and his online prayer network, Divine Encounter. He reaffirmed his commitment to assisting Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and its patients, stressing that as long as life continues, there is always hope.
