The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd. (UGMC) has successfully completed its first set of six kidney transplant surgeries.
The facility announced this in a statement issued on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
According to the UGMC, the medical centre said the surgeries were performed under the leadership of a highly skilled and dedicated local and foreign medical team.
The Head of Urology at UGMC, Dr. Emmanuel Asante, said the procedures were performed seamlessly, showcasing the centre’s capabilities in complex surgical interventions and post-operative care.
The Chief Executive Officer of UGMC, Dr. Kwame Anim Boamah, stated in an interview that the successful completion of the first set of six kidney transplants underscores the Centre’s commitment to pushing boundaries, achieving medical excellence, and improving the lives of patients through cutting-edge interventions.
He added that UGMC looks forward to continuing its mission of advancinghealth standards and innovative practices in the field of transplantation.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd. (UGMC) is an academic medical centre offering world-class patient care, training and research in Ghana, West Africa and beyond. It is magnificently nestled on the southernmost part of the University of Ghana, the Country’s premier university located in Legon, Accra and near the Noguchi Memorial Institute for
Medical Research.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana