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The Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) is set to receive a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) to improve access to specialised heart care in northern Ghana, the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced.
According to her, the project is a key priority of President John Dramani Mahama and forms part of efforts to bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare delivery while easing the financial burden and stress faced by patients who travel to southern Ghana for cardiac treatment.
Mrs Darko-Opoku noted that the Tamale Teaching Hospital has sought the establishment of a Cath Lab for several decades, describing the initiative as a critical investment in the country’s healthcare system.
She explained that the project would go beyond the installation of modern medical equipment to include the training of cardiologists, biomedical engineers, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals to ensure the effective management of the facility.
A Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is a specialised unit used to diagnose and treat heart conditions through minimally invasive procedures, including the clearing of blocked arteries. The facility is expected to significantly improve patient outcomes through early diagnosis and rapid medical intervention.
Welcoming the announcement, the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr Abubakari Bawah Abdulai, said the Cath Lab would strengthen the hospital’s capacity to manage cardiac emergencies and save lives.
A cardiologist at the hospital, Dr Abdul Suburl Yakubu, also expressed optimism about the project, noting that it would improve standards of cardiac care, help address the growing incidence of heart-related conditions in the northern regions and boost public confidence in the healthcare system.
