Qatar Charity and University of Ghana Medical Centre Complete Third Annual Congenital Cardiac Catheterisation Project

Qatar Charity, in collaboration with the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), has successfully concluded its third annual congenital cardiac catheterisation project, providing life-saving treatment to 40 patients—mainly children—suffering from congenital heart defects. The week-long mission, which took place from August 17 to 24, focused on correcting complex conditions such as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Pulmonary Stenosis (PS), commonly referred to as “hole-in-heart” diseases.

Utilizing advanced cardiac catheterisation techniques, the medical team delivered minimally invasive interventions that eliminated the need for open-heart surgery, thereby reducing risks and ensuring faster recovery. This milestone marks three years of successful partnership between UGMC and Qatar Charity, with a dual emphasis on saving lives and enhancing local medical capabilities.

Dr. Abdul-Samad Tanko, CEO of UGMC, underscored the broader impact of the initiative, emphasizing that beyond the 40 lives saved, the most significant outcome was the transfer of skills to local healthcare professionals. Professor Mohammad Tawfiq Numan from Texas University, who led the visiting medical team, lauded the collaboration and professionalism of UGMC’s staff, while highlighting Qatar Charity’s indispensable role in facilitating the mission.

Professor Nana-Akyaa Yao, who played a pivotal role in the project’s execution and planning, praised the dedication of both local and visiting teams, while Mr. Hasan Owda, Qatar Charity’s Country Director, expressed gratitude for another successful program, affirming the organization’s ongoing dedication to improving lives in Ghana. This accomplishment underscores UGMC’s position as a cutting-edge facility committed to patient care, medical education, and research, while reaffirming Qatar Charity’s humanitarian mission to provide hope and a healthier future for underserved communities.