Korle Bu is Africa’s pride – Ameer of Ahmadiyya Mission declares

The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, has described the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) as one of Africa’s most prestigious health institutions, saying it is “not just Ghana’s pride — it is Africa’s pride.”

He noted that many doctors and specialists across the continent have passed through the institution, underscoring its enduring legacy in medical education and specialised care.

The Ameer made the remark when a delegation from the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the Mission at its headquarters in Osu, Accra.

Speaking on behalf of the Chief Executive, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adams, the Director of Administration, Munir Alhassan, said the visit formed part of efforts to reach out to strategic institutions to deepen the hospital’s partnership in areas such as medical outreach services, training, and the provision of premium healthcare services.

Maulvi Bin Salih commended the hospital’s goodwill, humility, and commitment to building strategic partnerships aimed at improving national healthcare delivery.

He emphasised the need for empathy and respect in patient care, saying, “We need to restore empathy in our healthcare services and ensure that every patient is treated with dignity.”

The Ameer also spoke candidly about challenges confronting Ghana’s health system, including poor maintenance culture, corruption, and the persistent brain drain affecting the healthcare workforce. He urged health professionals to view their work as a calling rather than merely a career.

“Ghana has been blessed with great human resources, but we must harness them properly,” he said.

He further proposed the introduction of VIP medical services at KBTH to provide high-quality, expedited care for patients who might otherwise seek treatment abroad. “We must make it possible for Ghanaians to have world-class healthcare right here at home,” he added.

A Deputy Ameer of the Mission and retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Alhajj Saeed Kwaku Gyan, praised KBTH for its long-standing service to the nation, describing it as a symbol of excellence and compassion.

“When people talk about hospitals, Korle Bu comes to mind,” he said. “It’s reassuring to know that we are indeed together in the healthcare system.”

The meeting concluded with the Ameer presenting gifts to the KBTH delegation as a gesture of goodwill and to symbolise the enduring partnership between the two institutions.

The Korle Bu delegation was led by the Director of Administration, who represented the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adams. He was accompanied by the Acting Director of Finance, Gideon Gawuga; the Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Aimée Akotey; the Deputy Director of Supply Chain, Felicity Commey; and the Head of Public Relations, Mustapha Salifu.