By Adnan Adams Mohammed
In a major boost to healthcare infrastructure, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) and KGL Group, through the KGL Foundation, have officially kicked off the implementation phase for a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge).
The milestone follows a joint site inspection led by the Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and the Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey.
Going Beyond the Ask
The initiative stems from a call to action issued by the GMTF on February 5, urging Corporate Ghana to assist in retooling Ridge Hospital with modern medical equipment. KGL Group responded with an investment that exceeded initial expectations funding the total construction and outfitting of a standalone, single-roof diagnostic facility.
Once completed, the modern centre will house a comprehensive suite of advanced diagnostic equipment, including:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine
CT scanner
Digital Mammography unit
Digital X-ray machine
Fluoroscopy unit
Transforming Patient Outcomes
The specialized facility aims to resolve long-standing diagnostic bottlenecks in the public health system, allowing doctors to detect and treat complex medical conditions with greater accuracy and speed.
Speaking during the project walkthrough, GMTF Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku commended KGL Group for stepping up as a key corporate partner.
”We are deeply grateful to KGL Group for responding to our call with such an extraordinary commitment. This partnership demonstrates what can happen when Corporate Ghana and the Government come together to transform healthcare and improve lives. Truly, Mahama Cares!”
Highlighting the vision behind the initiative, Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, emphasized the private sector’s responsibility in driving national development.
”When the call came to retool Ridge Hospital, we recognized that providing individual equipment wasn’t enough to solve the systemic challenge. Investing in a fully integrated, state-of-the-art diagnostic centre ensures sustainable, long-term impact for thousands of Ghanaians who deserve access to world-class medical care right here at home.”
Strengthening Tertiary Care
Hospital authorities and health advocates have praised the partnership, noting that housing all major imaging and diagnostic services under one roof will dramatically reduce wait times, lower referral delays, and lessen the financial strain on families seeking specialized care.
The construction phase is officially underway, with both teams committing to swift execution to bring the facility into operational status as quickly as possible.
