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President Mahama commends rapid progress on Tamale Teaching Hospital Cardiology Centre
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President John Dramani Mahama has praised the swift construction of the Cardiology Centre at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, calling it a transformative step for healthcare in northern Ghana. The facility, designed for cardiovascular disease treatment, will offer a full range of care, including angioplasty and pacemaker implantation, with skilled cardiologists and advanced technology. During a site visit, President Mahama thanked the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for supporting this critical intervention. He noted it would reduce the need for patients from the five northern regions and neighboring countries to travel to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for specialized cardiac care. Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh thanked the President for his vision. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, confirmed the facility is on track for August completion and acknowledged President Mahama's foresight in upgrading the project to a full Cardiology Centre, enabling comprehensive cardiac care.
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