The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), through its Special Intervention Programme (SIP) Unit, has funded the medical treatment of a woman suffering from a large incisional hernia, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to supporting vulnerable Ghanaians in need of life-saving healthcare.
GoldBod provided GH¢23,110 to facilitate the treatment of Madam Patience Ablakwa, who had battled the debilitating condition for four years and was detained at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) after undergoing surgery because she was unable to settle her medical bills.
Medical specialists at the Department of Surgery of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital diagnosed Madam Ablakwa with a large incisional hernia and recommended urgent reconstructive surgery to prevent further complications.
She was admitted to the hospital on April 12, 2026, and successfully underwent surgery the following day under the care of Dr. (Med.) Theodore Wordui, a General Surgeon at the facility.
Although the procedure was successful, Madam Ablakwa’s inability to raise the required funds to cover the cost of treatment left her stranded at the hospital, delaying her discharge and recovery.
Following an appeal for assistance, GoldBod’s Special Intervention Programme Unit responded by providing the full GH¢23,110 needed to settle the medical expenses, bringing relief to the patient and her family.
The donation was presented by the Head of GoldBod’s Special Intervention Programme Unit, Mrs. Gloria Precious Ankomah, and was received by George Kusi Minkah, Deputy Head of Accounts at the Department of Surgery of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Receiving the support on behalf of the hospital, Mr. Minkah expressed profound appreciation to GoldBod for the timely intervention, describing the assistance as a significant relief that would enable the patient to complete her treatment and return home without the burden of outstanding medical bills.
The intervention forms part of GoldBod’s broader corporate social responsibility agenda, implemented through its Special Intervention Programme Unit, which provides financial support to individuals requiring critical medical care, but unable to afford treatment.
In recent months, GoldBod has supported several patients across the country with funding for life-saving surgeries and other specialised medical procedures, reflecting the institution’s commitment to ensuring that its impact extends beyond the formalisation of Ghana’s gold sector to improving the wellbeing of citizens.
By investing in healthcare, education and other community-centred initiatives, GoldBod continues to demonstrate that responsible resource management must ultimately translate into meaningful improvements in the lives of the Ghanaian people.
