31/07/2026
Korle Bu Child Health Department Launches 100X100 Campaign to Transform Paediatric Care
The Child Health Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has officially launched its 100×100 Campaign, a fundraising initiative aimed at mobilising 100,000 people to donate GH¢100 each to enhance paediatric healthcare delivery and improve the overall patient experience for children receiving treatment at Ghana’s premier referral hospital.
The campaign was unveiled at a ceremony held at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Conference Room of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The event brought together hospital management, development partners, corporate organisations, healthcare professionals, media representatives and other distinguished guests, all of whom pledged their support for the initiative’s vision of transforming child healthcare through collective action.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam; the Director of Medical Affairs, Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere; the Head of the Public Relations Unit, Mr. Mustapha Salifu; the Director of Human Resource, Mr. Yehuza Jawula; and other members of the hospital’s management and staff.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam commended the Child Health Department for spearheading what he described as an innovative and impactful initiative. He congratulated the Head of the Department of Child Health, Professor Catherine Segbefia, and her team for demonstrating leadership and commitment to improving paediatric care through sustainable fundraising.
He emphasised that delivering quality healthcare is a shared national responsibility, noting that although the Government of Ghana continues to make substantial investments in healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment, partnerships with philanthropic organisations, corporate institutions, non-governmental organisations and individual donors remain essential to sustaining high quality healthcare services.
Dr. Adam highlighted several major projects that have been completed through internally generated funds and donor support, including the procurement of high capacity generators and the replacement of lifts within the Child Health Department and other critical areas of the hospital. He also expressed appreciation to the District Assemblies Common Fund and the hospital’s development partners for their continued support, stressing that Korle Bu’s progress has always been driven by strong collaboration and shared commitment.
Chairman of the event, Mr. Michael Harry Yamson, Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund, praised the Child Health Department for developing a holistic initiative that goes beyond infrastructure improvements to include the acquisition of essential medical equipment, enhancement of patient care, community outreach programmes and the overall welfare of children.
He underscored the importance of investing in children’s health, describing it as an investment in Ghana’s future.
“No single institution can shoulder the responsibility of delivering quality healthcare alone,” he noted, calling for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector, development partners and the public.
Mr. Yamson pledged to champion the campaign by promoting it across the communication platforms of the District Assemblies Common Fund and also committed to supporting the campaign’s infrastructure development component.
In her address, Professor Catherine Segbefia highlighted the increasing healthcare needs of children and the growing demand for specialised paediatric services. She stressed the importance of collective action to ensure that every child has access to quality healthcare in a safe, well-equipped and child-friendly environment.
She appealed to individuals, corporate organisations, development partners and the wider Ghanaian public to support the 100X100 Campaign, reminding participants that the future health and well-being of Ghana’s children depend on the decisions and investments made today.
Professor Segbefia encouraged everyone to become ambassadors of the campaign by making a donation and inspiring others to do the same.
The launch concluded with a renewed appeal to Ghanaians, corporate organisations, philanthropists and development partners to support the 100X100 Campaign by dialing a short code *887*100 #* or visit https://kbth.gov.gh/ to help transform paediatric healthcare at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
