{"id":6963,"date":"2025-09-03T17:05:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T17:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rxdatainsights.com\/?p=6963"},"modified":"2025-09-03T17:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T17:15:22","slug":"ugmc-and-qatar-charity-deliver-life-saving-cardiac-care-to-40-patients-in-annual-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rxdatainsights.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/03\/ugmc-and-qatar-charity-deliver-life-saving-cardiac-care-to-40-patients-in-annual-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"UGMC and Qatar Charity Deliver Life-Saving Cardiac Care to 40 Patients in Annual Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), in partnership with Qatar Charity, has successfully concluded its third annual congenital cardiac catheterization project, providing life-saving interventions to <\/span>40 patients<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u2014most of them children\u2014suffering from complex congenital heart defects. The<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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week-long mission, which ran from August 17 to August 24, 2025, focused on treating conditions such as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Pulmonary Stenosis (PS), collectively known as \u201chole-in-heart\u201d diseases.\u00a0<\/span>Left untreated, these conditions can be fatal, but through advanced cardiac catheterization techniques, the medical team was able to correct them <\/span><\/i><\/b>without resorting to open-heart surgery, significantly reducing recovery times and procedural risks.<\/span><\/p>

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This initiative represents the latest milestone in a growing collaboration between UGMC and Qatar Charity, which aims not only to treat patients but also to strengthen Ghana\u2019s capacity for high-level cardiac care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\u201c Beyond the 40 lives immediately saved, the most significant long-term impact is the transfer of skills. Having our local team receive direct, hands-on experience and training from world-class specialists is invaluable. This is crucial for building a sustainable, high-level cardiac care programme here in Ghana \u201d\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The visiting medical team was led by Professor Mohammad Tawfiq Numan of Texas University, a renowned interventional cardiologist, who praised the seamless cooperation between the two organisations. <\/span>\u201cThe success of this mission is a testament to true collaboration. The support, professionalism, and dedication from the entire UGMC team were exceptional,<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u201d he said, adding, <\/span>\u201cWe must also reiterate our profound thanks to Qatar Charity Ghana, whose vision and unwavering support make these life-changing missions possible. Together, we are not just fixing hearts; we are building hope and a healthier future\u201d.<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/i><\/b><\/p>

Professor Nana-Akyaa Yao, who played a central role in operations and planning within UGMC\u2019s side of the collaboration, attributed the mission\u2019s success to a shared commitment to saving lives. She extended her gratitude to the visiting professionals and to UGMC\u2019s staff for their expertise and support, which ensured the smooth execution of the complex procedures.<\/span><\/p>

From the perspective of Qatar Charity, the mission was equally significant. Country Director Hasan Owda thanked <\/span>\u201cthe Almighty Allah for another successful programme\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0that brought advanced cardiac interventions to 40 Ghanaian patients. He commended the specialists for their dedication and UGMC for providing a conducive environment for the project\u2019s success. Owda reaffirmed the organisation\u2019s commitment to the continuity of the programme, pledging to keep impacting lives in Ghana through sustained collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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UGMC, a state-of-the-art quaternary medical and research facility in Accra, has positioned itself as a hub for world-class patient care, professional training, and innovative research to meet the health needs of Ghana and the wider sub-region. Hosting this third annual cardiac mission not only underscores its role in delivering specialised care but also highlights the importance of international partnerships in bridging gaps in local healthcare capacity.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

The successful completion of this year\u2019s project stands as a testament to what can be achieved when global expertise, local commitment, and humanitarian vision converge. <\/span>For the 40 patients whose lives were transformed, and for the Ghanaian clinicians who gained invaluable skills, the mission\u2019s impact will resonate far beyond the week it took place\u2014laying the groundwork for a stronger, more self-reliant cardiac care system in the years to come.<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>

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