{"id":114803,"date":"2026-02-10T12:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114803"},"modified":"2026-02-10T12:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:01:00","slug":"tetteh-quarshie-memorial-hospital-records-milestone-with-first-dialysis-procedure-after-64-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=114803","title":{"rendered":"Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital records milestone with first dialysis procedure after 64 years"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital\u00a0has recorded a major milestone in its history with the successful provision of dialysis treatment for the first time, more than six decades after its establishment in 1961.<\/p>\n

The historic procedure, carried out at the hospital\u2019s newly established Dialysis Centre, marks a significant boost to renal healthcare delivery in Mampong and the wider Eastern Region, bringing relief to kidney patients who previously had to travel long distances outside the region to access life-saving treatment.<\/p>\n

The maiden dialysis session was conducted on January 3, 2026, on a 47-year-old female patient by a 10-member team of renal health experts\u00a0led by Specialist in Internal Medicine, Dr Christabel Owusu.<\/p>\n

Hospital management described the moment as historic and emotional, noting that it fulfilled a long-standing vision to expand specialist care and improve access to critical health services at the facility.<\/p>\n

Addressing a Critical Healthcare Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until now, patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD)\u00a0or acute renal failure within the hospital\u2019s catchment area were routinely referred to tertiary hospitals in Accra and other major cities\u2014often at high financial, physical and emotional cost.<\/p>\n

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Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, unveiled the dialysis centre in May 2025; the inset is the board members of SHEILD.<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to health data, chronic kidney disease claims more than 4,000 lives annually in Ghana, with fewer than 400 dialysis machines\u00a0available nationwide. These machines are concentrated in just nine of the country\u2019s 16 regions, forcing many patients to travel long distances multiple times a week for treatment.<\/p>\n

Establishment of the Dialysis Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

The GH\u20b55.8 million Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital Dialysis Centre\u00a0was established through a multi-sector partnership\u00a0spearheaded by Sustainable Health Education and Interventions (SHEILD), in collaboration with Enterprise Group PLC, the Volta River Authority (VRA), the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), the Kalmoni Foundation, Revna Biosciences, and other philanthropists, including Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, MP for Tamale South Haruna Iddrisu, MP for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for Akuapim North Samuel Awuku and Paramount Chief of the Nandom Traditional Area Naa Professor Edmund Nminyem Delle Chiir VIII.<\/p>\n

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Dignitaries at the launch of the facility <\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The project involved the renovation of a dedicated ward, installation of four modern dialysis machines, water treatment systems, biomedical equipment and consumables, as well as the training of nurses and technicians in renal care.<\/p>\n

Safety protocols, infection prevention measures and standard operating procedures were implemented in line with national health guidelines, with technical support from the Ghana Health Service (GHS).<\/p>\n

The Dialysis Centre was officially unveiled in May 2025\u00a0by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.<\/p>\n

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Notably, the Tetteh Quarshie facility is the second dialysis centre championed by SHEILD, following the establishment of the Police Hospital Dialysis Centre in Accra.<\/p>\n

Commendation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Medical Director of the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital, Dr Kofi Ablorh, expressed profound gratitude to SHEILD and its partners for making the project a reality.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the management and staff of the hospital, I wish to express our sincere gratitude to SHEILD for making the establishment of the dialysis centre possible. This remarkable support has significantly enhanced our capacity to deliver critical renal care to our community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also praised the experts who trained staff and helped operationalise the centre, noting that their efforts have directly contributed to saving lives.<\/p>\n

Dr Ablorh added that management is committed to sustaining and expanding the service, restoring hope to patients and strengthening healthcare outcomes in the area.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the breakthrough, former President of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and Board Director of SHEILD, Dr John Nkrumah Mills, congratulated the hospital on the achievement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will be a great relief for chronic kidney patients who require dialysis over long periods,\u201d he said, adding that the centre would be especially life-changing for patients with acute kidney failure, including cases linked to complicated pregnancies.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen offered dialysis, many of these patients recover fully and return to normal life. It is hoped that this marks the beginning of Tetteh Quarshie reclaiming its former prominence in healthcare delivery in Ghana.\u201d<\/p>\n

Call for Support<\/strong><\/p>\n

Board Director of SHEILD, Dr Sylvia J. Anie, CSci, FRSM, FRSC, also commended corporate and individual sponsors for standing by the initiative through what she described as numerous and challenging fundraising efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis initiative will undoubtedly prolong and improve the lives of many. We are particularly grateful to the Akuapem traditional leaders who came together to ensure action and results. We move forward together,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging the high cost of dialysis treatment, Dr Anie appealed to corporate bodies, philanthropists and well-meaning Ghanaians\u00a0to contribute to an operational Dialysis Fund\u00a0to support vulnerable and marginalised patients.<\/p>\n

The commencement of dialysis services at Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital marks a turning point in the institution\u2019s evolution, signalling its steady transformation into a facility capable of delivering advanced, specialised and life-saving healthcare\u00a0to the community it serves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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