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"Join government’s effort to expand cancer care, dialysis, and diagnostics nationwide” – Health Minister appeals to Corporate Ghana

  • Writer:  Think News Online
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  • 3 days ago
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The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has made a passionate appeal to corporate institutions to partner with government in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system, particularly in expanding access to cancer care, dialysis, and diagnostic services across the country.


The call came during a brief ceremony at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, where Telecel Ghana donated advanced cervical cancer screening and treatment equipment as part of its support for the government’s MahamaCares Initiative under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.


Valued at approximately US$38,000, the donation includes digital colposcopes, gynaecological examination couches, and medical lamps—vital tools for early detection and treatment of cervical cancer.

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Similar equipment has also been installed at the Tamale Teaching Hospital and the Sefwi-Wiawso Government Hospital, ensuring wider coverage for women’s health services across regions.


Speaking at the event, Hon. Akandoh commended Telecel Ghana for its “thoughtful and impactful” intervention, noting that the equipment is expected to help identify at least 2,800 undiagnosed cervical cancer cases annually and benefit over 10,000 women within two years.


He further acknowledged Telecel’s two-year commitment to supply essential consumables and spare parts, which he described as a critical step towards ensuring sustainability and service continuity.

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“What Telecel has done is more than a donation—it’s a statement of commitment to the lives of women across Ghana"


"We encourage other corporate bodies to follow this example and join government’s effort to expand cancer care, dialysis, and diagnostic services nationwide,” the Minister stated.

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He described such partnerships as vital in addressing gaps in non-communicable disease management, stressing that access to quality diagnostics and early intervention remains central to the country’s health agenda.


The Group CEO of Telecel, Mr. Moh Damush, who was also present, reiterated the company’s belief that “community transcends technology,” stating that true corporate social responsibility lies in creating lasting impact.

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“Our partnership with the Ministry of Health demonstrates our dedication to investing in the well-being of Ghanaians, particularly women, who are disproportionately affected by preventable diseases like cervical cancer,” he said.


Taking her turn, Administrator of the MahamaCares Initiative, Madam Obuobia Darko, commended Telecel Ghana and the Telecel Foundation for their remarkable commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Ghana through their latest partnership with the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Ministry of Health.


Madam Obuobia described the initiative as a powerful example of how compassion and collaboration can drive national progress.

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“This partnership between Telecel Ghana, the Telecel Foundation, Korle Bu, and the Ministry of Health is a living example of what can be achieved when compassion meets collaboration,” she said.


She explained that the gesture goes beyond the mere donation of equipment, emphasizing that it restores hope, promotes fairness in healthcare, and reinforces the shared national belief that the well-being of every Ghanaian is central to the country’s development.

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Receiving the equipment, the Chief Executive Officer of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, expressed gratitude to both Telecel and the Ministry.


He said the new tools will enhance early detection, improve clinical training, and strengthen the hospital’s diagnostic capacity.

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This initiative forms part of broader efforts under the MahamaCares Initiative to build resilient health infrastructure and reduce preventable deaths, especially among women.


As Ghana continues to face rising cases of non-communicable diseases, particularly cancers and kidney-related conditions, the Health Minister’s call reaffirms government’s open-door policy to private sector collaboration in achieving universal health coverage.


Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

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