News & Events
Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah Appointed as the new director of NCTC
National Cardiothoracic Centre is set to embark on a new chapter in its healthcare journey as Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah steps into the role of Director, succeeding Professor Mark Mawutor Tettey, who is retired after two years of dedicated service. Dr. Kow...
Laurel Sika Awo donates wheelchairs to NCTC
Baby Laurel Sika Awo donates two brand new wheelchairs to support the NCTC. The mother, Mrs. Sylvia Opare Bia in her address said the baby was once a patient of the Centre. She narrates that whiles on admission they observed the shortages of wheelchairs to convey...
Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children’s Heart Foundation Visits NCTC
The Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Children’s Heart Foundation recently paid a visit to the National Cardiothoracic Centre, announcing its commitment to funding at least 30 surgeries for children with congenital heart defects before the end of this year. Since its inception...
National Cardiothoracic Centre launches 35th anniversary, honours Prof. Frimpong-Boateng
The National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital marked the launch of its 35th anniversary by paying tribute to its founder, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, with a commemorative bust. This gesture was to acknowledge his unwavering commitment and...
NCTC holds festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Staff of the National Cardiothoracic Centre gathered on December 20, 2023 to celebrate their traditional Christmas Nine Lessons and Carols. The celebration was officiated by Rev. Fr. Apaloo of St. Luke Catholic Church, Korle-Bu. In his exhortation, he appealed to...
NCTC celebrates Prof. Frimpong-Boateng
The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has organised a dinner in honour of celebrated Ghanaian heart surgeon, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, whose exemplary leadership and vision led to the establishment of the centre in 1989. The...
Ghana USA Embassy Health Team visits Cardio
Ghana USA Embassy Health Team visits Cardio. From your Right: Dr. Melissa Wolin (Embassy), Dr Innocent Adzamli (Cardio), Jennifer Kmiecinski (Embassy), Mr. Isaac Arthur(Embassy)
Promasidor Donates to Seven Cardio Patients
Promasidor Ghana, makers of popular food brand Cowbell has entered into a long term partnership with National Cardiothoracic Centre to pay surgery bills of some selected patients who are unable to raise money for their surgery. The company made a donation of GHS...
Heart Health
Health and Well-Being Matter is the monthly blog of the Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Heart disease has the potential to affect all people. The persistent myth that it is primarily a “men’s disease” simply isn’t true. In fact,...
NCTC Celebrates World Heart Day 2023
National Cardiothoracic Centre celebrated this year's World Heart Day by visiting Media General premises where performed health screening for all their staff. This year's theme is dubbed ""