The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) has officially established itself as a laparoscopic surgery centre following the successful completion of a two-year Laparoscopy Project implemented in partnership with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH).
This milestone marks the hospital’s transition into a facility capable of performing minimally invasive surgical procedures, which reduce pain, complications, and recovery time for patients.
Before the project, CCTH had no laparoscopic surgical services and limited trained personnel in the specialised area. Through the partnership, however, the hospital has now trained 31 staff members, including surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and biomedical engineers, and established a fully equipped laparoscopy centre — making it the only facility in the Central Region offering such services.
So far, 15 patients have undergone successful laparoscopic surgeries under the project, with the hospital also acquiring simulation machines to facilitate continuous professional training and skill enhancement.
Speaking during the project’s performance review, Dr. Eric Kofi Ngyedu, Chief Executive Officer of CCTH, described the achievement as a major step in modernising surgical care and aligning Ghana’s healthcare system with global standards in minimally invasive medicine.
He explained that the initiative aimed to enhance surgical efficiency, improve bed utilisation, and reduce patient recovery time, all of which have been achieved. Dr. Ngyedu expressed appreciation to KOFIH for its technical and financial support, and to the Ministry of Health for its policy guidance.
He further encouraged CCTH to expand its laparoscopic services and raise public awareness to increase demand and utilisation. Dr. Ngyedu also urged the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to sustain and scale up the project to benefit more regions across the country.
Source: GNA
