BY NADIA NTIAMOAH
First Sky Group has reiterated its continue funding of kidney transplant procedures for renal patients at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), in a move aimed at reducing the financial burden associated with specialised kidney care in Ghana.
Under the initiative, qualifying patients across the country will undergo kidney transplantation at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital at no cost to them, with First Sky Group undertaking to cover the expenses associated with the procedures.
The announcement was made by the Group’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Eric Seddy Kutortse, during the official handover of the renovated the 5th Floor of the Surgical Block of the Endocrine and Vascular Unit of the Department of Surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The 5th Floor takes care of patients dealing with Endocrine and Vascular issues. Serene Insurance also donated 55 new beds for the use of patients.
The renovation was undertaken by Serene Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of First Sky Group, as part of its corporate social responsibility and continued support for healthcare delivery.
Kutortse explained that the new intervention would specifically target renal patients receiving care not only at Korle Bu, but with applications to be channelled through the head of the hospital’s Renal Unit.
He said the process would involve the necessary medical assessments, due diligence and ethical reviews to determine which patients qualify for the support before funding decisions are made.
The arrangement is intended to ensure that beneficiaries meet the appropriate clinical requirements and that transplant procedures are considered through the hospital’s established medical processes.
Kutortse recalled that First Sky Group sponsored free dialysis service for patients for a decade and revealed that since government had taken over this responsibility of ensuring that patients had free dialysis services, the company was now committing to ensuring that kidney transplants were done free.
He indicated that the decision would allow the Group to concentrate its intervention on helping eligible patients access kidney transplants without having to shoulder the associated financial costs.
Kidney transplantation is a specialised treatment option for some patients with advanced kidney disease, although suitability depends on individual medical assessments and other clinical considerations.
By undertaking to finance the procedures for eligible patients at Korle Bu, First Sky Group hopes to expand access to this treatment option for people who might otherwise struggle to meet the costs.
The announcement comes as the Group continues to support the hospital’s renal services and other aspects of healthcare delivery.
Beyond the financial commitment, Kutortse reaffirmed First Sky Group’s support for efforts to establish legislationregulating organ donation and transplantation in Ghana.
He disclosed that a technical committee had met at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho to develop a roadmap towards establishing the necessary legal and regulatory framework.
The proposed framework is expected to address the need for appropriate rules and safeguards governing organ donation and transplantation.
A clear regulatory system is important to ensuring that transplantation procedures are conducted ethically, with proper medical oversight and respect for the rights and welfare of donors and recipients.
Kutortse’s remarks indicate that the Group’s interest extends beyond funding individual procedures to supporting the broader institutional arrangements needed for responsible transplantation services in the country.
Receiving the renovated facility, the Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, expressed gratitude to First Sky Group and Serene Insurance Limited for their sustained investment in the hospital.
Dr Adam recalled that the Group’s support for Korle Bu’s renal services began in 2016, when it donated more than GH¢2 million and a pickup vehicle to support the hospital’s operations.
The initial assistance was followed by financial support of approximately GH¢1 million every quarter to assist with patient care.
The Group also supported the engagement of visiting kidney transplant specialists and the training of local medical professionals, contributing to efforts to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide specialised renal services.
Dr Adam commended the organisation for extending its philanthropic interventions beyond kidney care to other critical areas of healthcare delivery.
