John Mahama’s Bank Hospital: First Private Facility to successfully perform kidney transplant in Ghana

The Bank Hospital in Ghana has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first private hospital in the country to successfully carry out kidney transplants.

The medical director, Charlotte Osafo, a renowned nephrologist, led a team of medical experts, including nephrologists and transplant surgeons from India, in performing two successful kidney transplants on male patients last week.

The advanced laparoscopic surgical procedure, also known as keyhole surgery, was adopted for the donors, marking a minimally invasive approach.

The success of these transplants offers hope to numerous kidney patients and underscores the quality of healthcare available at the Bank Hospital.

One of the recipients expressed profound gratitude to the medical team, stating, “I am happy for this second chance and very grateful to my donor.”

He acknowledged the successful surgery and anticipated a full recovery.

The lead transplant surgeon from India, Dr. Vijaya Rajakumari, commended Dr. Osafo ‘s dedication to her work and expressed appreciation for the support from the hospital, highlighting the team’s success in performing a plasma exchange procedure, a groundbreaking achievement in Ghana.
Dr. Osafo, addressing the media, extended thanks to the Bank of Ghana and the Bank Hospital’s board and directors for their support in making the surgery possible.

She also acknowledged the unwavering support of the hospital’s medical team throughout the process. Dr. Osafo expressed hope for an expedited legal framework surrounding deceased organ donation, emphasizing the potential to save more lives.

In line with its commitment to providing hope, the Bank Hospital has established a foundation dedicated to research and preventive and treatment programs for kidney disease-related issues.

As a multi-disciplinary private healthcare facility, the Bank Hospital prioritizes optimal clinical outcomes, offering expert medical care and services with up-to-date facilities and state-of-the-art equipment for the communities it serves in Accra, Ghana, and beyond.