Qatar Charity, UGMC conclude successful Cardiac Mission in Accra

 Qatar Charity, an interna­tional non-governmental organisation dedicated to carrying out humanitarian and development programmes to fight global poverty and provide a digni­fied life for those in need partnered the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), to successfully complete its third annual congenital cardiac catheterisation project.

The intensive, week-long mission provided life-saving, minimally inva­sive procedures to 40 beneficiaries, primarily children, suffering from congenital heart defects.

The project, which ran from August 17 to August 24, focused on correcting complex conditions such as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Pulmonary Stenosis (PS).

These conditions are popularly known as “hole-in-heart” diseases and can be fatal if left untreated.

By utilising advanced cardiac catheterisation techniques, the medi­cal team was able to perform cor­rective procedures without the need for open-heart surgery, ensuring faster recovery times and reducing risks for the patients.

This initiative marks the third year of a fruitful collaboration between UGMC and Qatar Charity, aimed at both treating patients and building local medical capacity.

Dr Abdul-Samad Tanko, CEO of UGMC, was grateful for the mission’s success “We are immense­ly appreciative of this continued partnership.’’

“Beyond the 40 lives immediately saved, the most significant long-term impact is the transfer of skills. Having our local team receive direct, hands-on experience and training from world-class specialists is in­valuable. This is crucial for building a sustainable, high-level cardiac care preform here in Ghana.”

Professor Mohammad Tawfiq Numan of Taxas University, a re­nowned interventional cardiologist, leading the visiting medical team, praised the synergy between the organisations.

“The success of this mission is a testament to true collaboration. The support, professionalism, and dedi­cation from the entire UGMC team were exceptional,” said Professor Numan.

“We must also reiterate our pro­found thanks to Qatar Charity Gha­na, whose vision and unwavering support make these life-changing missions possible. Together, we are not just fixing hearts; we are build­ing hope and a healthier future.”

Professor Nana-Akyaa Yao, who took the centre stage of operations and planning within the collabora­tion at UGMC, noted that the suc­cess of the operation was as a result of their commitment to saving lives.

She expressed her gratitude to the visiting professionals, to UGMC for the support and expertise that made the process successful.

The Country Director of Qatar Charity, Mr Hasan Owda, thanked the Almighty Allah for another successful programme that saw through an intervention for some 40 Ghanaian patients with various forms of congenital heart diseases with the utilizing of advanced cardi­ac catheterisation techniques.

He thanked all the specialists who participated in the process and UGMC for providing conducive environment for the success of the project.

He demonstrated commitment for success and continuity of the project and impacting lives in Ghana.

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), a state-of-the-art quaternary medical and research facility located in Accra, Ghana is dedicated to providing world-class patient care, training the next gen­eration of healthcare professionals, and conducting innovative research to address the health needs of Gha­na and the sub-region.

UGMC hosted the third, of this annual to project this year to successfully end.

The successful completion of the project underscores the commit­ment of both UGMC and Qatar Charity Ghana to advancing health­care in the nation, strengthening local expertise, and providing critical medical care to those most in need.

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