Kidney Health International Donates GH¢40,000 Worth of Items to KATH Dialysis Unit
Kumasi, Ghana — In a significant boost to renal care in the Ashanti Region, Kidney Health International has donated medical supplies valued at GH¢40,000 to the dialysis unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
The donation, presented during a brief ceremony at the Renal Unit premises, is aimed at improving the quality of care for patients undergoing dialysis and easing the financial burden of some patients at the facility.
Supporting Critical Care
The items, boxes of Erythropoeitin, which is critical to the daily needs of people who are on dialysis were presented to the dialysis section of the Renal Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Speaking at the special event, Professor Elliot Koranteng Tannor, Director and founder of Kidney Health International, during the presentation, emphasized the commitment of the NGO to supporting people living with chonic kidney disease in Ghana, particularly in areas where patients face high treatment costs and limited access to resources.
Professor Tannor acknowledged that even though government has initiated policies to lesson the financial burden of people living with chronic kidney disease, many are still unable fully pay for the cost of treatment.
He added that since Erythropoeitin is a crucial part of their treatment, the Kidney Health International through its partners and sponsors taught t wise to suppor needy clients of the dialysis section of the Renal Unit of the KATH.
Rising Kidney Disease Burden
Receiving the items on behalf of the unit, a senior official expressed gratitude to Kidney Health International, describing the donation as both timely and impactful.
“This support will go a long way in enhancing the health of patients who need “epo” but who can’t afford” the official stated. “Dialysis treatment is not only expensive but also resource-intensive, so partnerships like this are essential.”
Call for More Partnerships
The hospital used the occasion to call on other corporate bodies, non-governmental organizations, and philanthropists to support healthcare delivery, particularly in specialized units like dialysis centers.
“Healthcare is a shared responsibility,” the KATH representative added. “We encourage more organizations to come on board to help us provide the best possible care for our patients.”
Commitment to Ongoing Support
Kidney Health International reaffirmed its intention to continue collaborating with healthcare institutions across Ghana. The organization hinted at future initiatives, including public education campaigns on kidney disease prevention and early detection.
The donation marks another step toward strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system, especially in specialized areas where resources remain limited but demand continues to grow.