The government has donated GH¢100,000 to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Dialysis Centre using proceeds from the recently held National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, with the Presidency topping up public contributions to support patients battling kidney disease.
The donation was presented on July 13, 2026, following the national event, which brought together Ghanaians to give thanks and pray for the country.
Presidential Envoy and Chairman of the National Planning Committee, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, explained that an offering collected during the programme amounted to GH¢36,573, but the Presidency decided to increase the amount by GH¢63,427, bringing the total donation to GH¢100,000.
He said the decision to support the Dialysis Centre was inspired by the financial burden many kidney patients and their families endure.
“We thought it wise that, considering the numerous blessings the good Lord has bestowed upon us, we should give thanks. I recall that when we were about to organise this event, some people questioned why we should give thanks because there had been flooding,” he said.
Afriyie Ankrah noted that the organising committee had pledged from the outset to donate the offering to the Dialysis Centre because of the challenges faced by people living with kidney disease.
“Some of us have encountered people who were healthy and strong but were suddenly diagnosed with kidney disease. I have seen people sell their properties just to pay for treatment. We thought it was important to bring our token to the Dialysis Centre,” he added.
He also encouraged corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals to support the facility to help ease the burden on patients requiring dialysis treatment.
“Going forward, we will continue to support this cause. I want to use this platform to encourage other corporate entities to do the same,” he said.
Receiving the donation, the Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama and the National Planning Committee for the gesture.
He said the hospital continues to work towards improving dialysis services while strengthening its kidney transplant programme to offer more treatment options for patients.
“We all know the consequences when patients can no longer afford dialysis services. We are also doing everything possible to improve the situation. In addition, we are strengthening our kidney transplant programme to ensure that we are able to provide the required procedures,” Dr Seidu Adam said.
He further appealed to corporate bodies and the general public to continue supporting the hospital’s outreach programmes and initiatives aimed at improving kidney care across the country.
