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The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd. (UGMC) has achieved another groundbreaking milestone in Ghana’s medical history by successfully performing the country’s maiden laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgeries.

In a groundbreaking milestone for healthcare in Ghana and West Africa, cardiac ablation procedures, a transformative treatment for life-threatening heart rhythm disorders have been successfully performed for the first time at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). Spearheaded by Dr. Kamel Addo and his team from the Mount Carmel Heart and Vascular Centre, this historic achievement marks a new chapter in cardiac care. With advanced equipment, cross-institutional collaboration, and a vision for local capacity-building, UGMC is now positioned to offer world-class treatment for conditions like Atrial Flutter and Supraventricular Tachycardia, right at home.

On June 12, 2025, the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) made history with the launch of Ghana’s first-ever Human Milk Bank a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving newborn survival and advancing neonatal care in the country.

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) marked Nurses and Midwives Week 2025 from May 27th to June 4th, 2025, under two major sub-themes: “Our Nurses, Our Future: Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies” and “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis.”

In an innovative initiative aimed at advancing medical education and healthcare delivery in Ghana, the Medical Training & Simulation Centre (MTSC) of the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) has successfully hosted the maiden edition of the Ghana VAST/SimPACT (MEPA) Training SIMposium.

On May 28, 2025, the UGMC held the climax event for Neonatal Jaundice Awareness Month, which had been observed in May. The advocacy campaign comprised a series of educational activities by the Paediatric Department of the Centre.

The Thyroid Ghana Foundation commemorated International Thyroid Awareness Week at the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd. (UGMC) on 30 May 2025. The event, which was held at the Centre's Training Centre, brought together medical experts, patients, researchers, and advocates in a shared mission to raise awareness, foster support, and explore new frontiers in thyroid health.

The CEO of UGMC, Dr. Abdul-Samed Tanko, welcomed a team from Google (USA) on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The purpose of the visit was to discuss possible collaborations with the UGMC. The Centre is looking forward to a fruitful partnership with Google in the near future.

Dr. Abdul-Samed Tanko has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd. (UGMC).