VEEP, Lady Julia Inaugurate KGL Eve Medical Centre at KNUST; Facility Will Provide Specialized Services

The KGL Foundation, in partnership with the Eve Medical Foundation, has officially opened the KGL Eve Medical Centre at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Medical Village in Boadi, Kumasi.

The facility, fully funded by the KGL Foundation, will provide specialized mental health, wellness, and general medical services with a dedicated focus on women and children. Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commissioned the centre alongside Lady Julia Osei Tutu, Co-Founder and Patron of the Eve Medical Foundation.

Strategic addition
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang described the centre as a timely and strategic enhancement to the national health system. She emphasised its role in providing accessible, stigma-free mental health support for women and families. “This facility integrates mental health services, general medical care, counselling, wellness support, and community outreach programmes, with a special focus on women,” she stated.

She praised the public-private partnership, noting that collaboration with institutions like the KGL and Eve Foundations is essential to meet the needs of a growing population.

Milestone
Lady Julia Osei Tutu hailed the opening as a milestone in healthcare and mental wellness advocacy. She explained that the centre was born from an urgent need to break the silence and stigma surrounding mental health. “Depression, stress, and anxiety affect homes, marriages, academic performance, and productivity. For too long, these issues have been met with silence. It is time to address the needs of thousands suffering in silence,” Lady Julia stated.

Commitment
The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, underscored the project’s alignment with the Foundation’s commitment to healthcare, education, and community empowerment. He stressed the universal nature of mental health challenges. “Depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions do not discriminate. Yet, access to care has been clouded by stigma and underinvestment,” Mr. Dadey said. He encouraged community utilisation of the centre and announced plans for the KGL Foundation to complete the project’s second and third phases by 2027.

Prioritising women’s health
Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, Chairman of the Eve Medical Foundation, stated that the centre marks a crucial shift toward prioritizing women’s health in national development. “We gather not just to open a building, but to open possibilities for a future where every woman is seen, heard, and supported,” he said.

He noted that the centre will serve as a hub for reproductive healthcare, mental health services, preventive screenings, and chronic care management—addressing needs often overlooked in traditional health systems.