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Leading the heart: How Ghana’s centre reshaped heart care in West Africa

May 9, 2026

Ghana took a major step forward in 1989 when a specialist unit opened at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Instead of flying patients abroad for heart surgery, local doctors now had a place to perform modern procedures right at home. Over time, this centre attracted trainee surgeons from across W

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The Bright Side of Being a Mom in Cardiothoracic Surgery

July 9, 2025

People often talk about how tough it is for moms to work in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery. They focus on the challenges and how it might affect family life. But what if there are some good things that come from it too? Let's look at the positive ways this career can shape family dynamics. First, bein