Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to Launch IVF Services
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) is set to introduce In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services to expand access to specialised reproductive healthcare in Ghana.
According to the hospital’s Chief Executive, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, the IVF services will be offered through the Reproductive Health Unit of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
Dr Adam described this development as a significant step in advancing the hospital’s reproductive health agenda and improving care for women, particularly those from underserved and vulnerable communities.
The announcement was made at the launch of the hospital’s 2026 Cervical Cancer Screening and Awareness Campaign, where Dr Adam expressed optimism about the initiative’s success despite previous unsuccessful attempts to introduce IVF services at Korle Bu.
Professor Kweku Asah-Opoku, Head of Reproductive Health at KBTH, stressed the importance of education, screening, and vaccination in reducing cervical cancer-related deaths, while Rev. Rose Eduful, Programme Coordinator and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, reaffirmed the hospital’s dedication to cervical cancer prevention.
Telecel Foundation Ghana’s Director of External Affairs, Komla Buami, announced the foundation’s support for cervical cancer prevention initiatives, including the donation of colposcopy machines to enhance service delivery in underserved areas and covering medical consumables for the next two years.
This intervention aims to enable free cervical cancer screening for at least 10,000 women, removing financial barriers to early detection, as highlighted by Professor Samuel Oppong, Chairperson of the programme.
Professor Asah-Opoku also discussed the role of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, recommending a single-dose vaccine for girls aged between nine and 14 years to prevent up to 90 per cent of cervical cancer cases.
Dr James Neequaye addressed misconceptions surrounding HPV vaccination, stressing its safety and effectiveness in preventing cervical cancer.
The programme concluded with a shared commitment from hospital management, health professionals, and Telecel Foundation Ghana to improve women’s health outcomes in Ghana.
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