Korle Bu launches innovation hub project

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has launched efforts to establish the KBTH Innovation Hub as its Centenary Legacy Project. 

The launch took place during KBTH’s awards and dinner night in Accra last Friday.

The event also served as an opportunity to recognise and appreciate some of Korle Bu’s staff, who had made significant contributions to the hospital’s continued success and also brought together key stakeholders, philanthropic individuals and organisations to celebrate the hospital’s achievements and look forward to its continued growth. 

Project

The KBTH Innovation Hub will advance medical care through cutting-edge technology, research and training and will also feature specialised centres in digital health, telemedicine, simulation training, AI and robotics, biomedical engineering, medical research and gene editing.

The centre aims to revolutionise healthcare delivery by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, expanding access to care and providing advanced training for healthcare professionals.

Furthermore, the Hub would improve patient care and set new standards in research and professional development, reaffirming KBTH’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation. 

Shared Responsibility

The Acting CEO of the hospital, Dr Frank Owusu-Sekyere, called for continued collaboration between the hospital, the government, corporate partners and non-governmental organisations to sustain and enhance the institution's impact.

“The responsibility for healthcare cannot rest solely on the government – it is a collective effort that requires the support and involvement of all sectors,” Dr Owusu-Sekyere stated.

Dr Owusu-Sekyere acknowledged the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, stating that while Korle Bu has continually adapted to these changes, the hospital would remain at the forefront of medical care.

The Director of Research Statistics and Information Management (RSIM) at the Ministry of Health, Dr Wisdom Atiwoto, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to Korle Bu’s progress.

He also pledged further contributions, including seed funding, to support ongoing and future initiatives at the hospital by highlighting the increasing demand for advanced medical care in Ghana and Korle Bu's leadership in addressing the hospital’s needs.

For his part, the CEO of the Ga Mantse Foundation, Nathaniel NeeLante Bruce, highlighted the Ga State’s commitment to support the hospital's continued growth.

“Your dedication is a testament to the resilience and strength of Ghana's healthcare system,” Mr Bruce said, acknowledging the vital role the hospital plays in the country’s medical landscape.

He also unveiled plans for a new partnership between the Ga State and Korle Bu aimed at constructing a state-of-the-art pharmacy complex. 

Recognition

Dr David Nkansa-Dwamena, the Chairman of the Board of KBTH, acknowledged that the hospital’s successes were not achieved by government support alone.

“The success of this hospital has been made possible not solely due to government resources, but also through the generous contributions of corporate organisations, individuals and our dedicated staff,” he said.