First Sky Group has announced its decision to fully fund kidney transplant procedures for eligible renal patients receiving care at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). Under the initiative, qualifying renal patients of the Hospital will undergo kidney transplantation free of charge, with the Group bearing the cost of the procedures.
The Executive Chairman and Founder of First Sky Group, Mr Eric Seddy Kutortse, made the announcement during the official handover of the renovated 5th Floor of the Hospital's Surgical Department by Serene Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of First Sky Group, on Friday, 16th October 2026.
Mr Kutortse explained that the initiative is specifically intended to support renal patients receiving treatment at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. He indicated that applications for the free kidney transplant procedures would be channelled through the Head of the Hospital's Renal Unit for the necessary medical assessments, due diligence and ethical reviews before funding decisions are made.
He noted that the Group's longstanding support for renal patients, particularly through its free dialysis programme, had contributed significantly to improving access to treatment. With the introduction of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, the Group intends to focus its support on kidney transplantation, thereby providing eligible renal patients at Korle Bu with access to this specialised treatment without the associated financial burden.
Mr Kutortse also reaffirmed the Group's commitment to supporting efforts towards the passage of legislation to regulate 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.
Receiving the renovated facility, the Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, expressed profound gratitude to First Sky Group and Serene Insurance for their sustained investment in healthcare delivery at the Hospital.
He recalled that the Group's support for the Hospital's renal services began in 2016 with a donation of more than GH¢2 million and a pickup vehicle. This was followed by financial assistance amounting to approximately GH¢1 million quarterly to support patient care, the engagement of visiting kidney transplant specialists and the training of local medical professionals.
Dr Adam commended the Group for extending its philanthropic interventions beyond renal care to other critical areas of healthcare delivery, describing the partnership as a demonstration of the positive impact that sustained private sector support can have on public healthcare institutions.
The renovation of the 5th Floor of the Surgical Department involved extensive improvement works, including the refurbishment and tiling of the wards, renovation of three side-ward washrooms, painting, provision of reception furniture, refurbishment of the nurses' station, pantry and doctors' offices, and the installation of curtains to enhance patient privacy and comfort.
The Chief Executive Officer of Serene Insurance Limited, Mrs Mercy Naa Koshie Boahen, explained that the decision to renovate the facility followed a visit to the Surgical Block in December 2025, during which the deteriorating condition of some washrooms and other challenges affecting patients were brought to the company's attention by Dr Maurice Dordunoo of the Surgical Department.
She indicated that the intervention formed part of the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and its determination to support initiatives that improve the quality of healthcare delivery and promote the dignity of patients. Mrs Boahen further highlighted other interventions undertaken by Serene Insurance, including the provision of 55 complete hospital bed sets and the donation of assorted items valued at GH¢100,000 to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital under a quarterly support initiative introduced in December 2023.
The Head of the Surgical Department, Dr Patrick Bankah, expressed appreciation to Serene Insurance for the transformation of the facility. He explained that the Department's activities revolve around four key pillars: training, clinical healthcare delivery, advocacy and research.
He indicated that the Department provides services to more than 50,000 patients annually and emphasised that the renovated facility would significantly improve the environment in which healthcare professionals deliver services while enhancing the experience and comfort of patients.
The renovation and handover of the facility, together with the announcement of free kidney transplants for eligible renal patients at Korle Bu, underscore the enduring partnership between First Sky Group and the Hospital in advancing specialised healthcare delivery, improving infrastructure and expanding access to life-saving medical services.
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