Who we are
Sahel Health Ghana Limited is a partnership between Sahel Health LLC, based in New York, and a local entrepreneur, Richard S. A. Arkutu, aimed at improving the private renal care sector in Ghana.
Sahel Health LLC is a U.S.-based company owned by U.S.-based Nephrologists with extensive experience across the renal care space, especially in dialysis facility operations. Sahel Health LLC is a nephrologist-driven, community-centred, cost-effective global provider of dialysis services. Leveraging our knowledge and network, we aim to establish world-class centres based on best practice sharing among Nephrologists and real-time access to U.S. medical personnel.
Sahel Health has also teamed up with the top practicing Nephrologists in Ghana, led by Dr. Vincent Boima.
Our first centre in Ghana started operation in February 2021 and is located within Nyaho Medical Centre, Airport Residential Area – Janet Wing, which houses the Mother and Child Unit.
The second centre is within the St. Michael’s Specialist Hospital, Abeka-Lapaz, Accra. Operations are expected to commence in June 2024.
Our Partners & Team
Mission
Is to be a holistic renal care solution across Ghana with a reputation for excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes
Vision
Is to create a sustainable kidney disease management models that maximizes efficiency and affordability while preserving quality and superior clinical outcomes in Ghana. We are equally dedicated to offering support in renal disease research in Ghana and the sub-region to enhance our evidence-based models for monitoring quality patient care.
Our Anchors
Investment in Facilities
- Facilities being built and operated to US and JCAHO standards (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations).
- Facility designs that represent a strategic investment in next-generation state-of-the-art kidney treatment.
- Investment in advanced IT systems.
The Sahel Approach
- Application of international best practices in Kidney Disease care and management.
- Leveraging experience from US-based operations to deliver clinical leadership
excellence fostered by innovation and best practice sharing. - Superior clinical outcomes as reflected in morbidity, mortality and hospitalizations.
- Rigorous focus on Kidney Disease prevention.
- Holistic care utilizing clinical psychologist and dieticians.
- Improved patient quality of life and patient comfort, experience and satisfaction in our facilities.
Rigorous Testing and Monitoring of Outcomes
- Hemodialysis, Kidney Disease assessment, anaemia management and follow up.
- Monthly bloods for relevant biochemistry, full blood count and tissue- type screening as required.
- Virology screening, clotting studies for patients on anticoagulant therapy, blood cultures, parathyroid hormone levels.
Full-Service Clinical Support
- Nursing coverage with Nephrologist oversight.
- Clinical psychology, dietetic and other therapy support.
- Real-time virtual consultation with U.S. based Board Certified Nephrologists.
Strict Facility Guidelines and Protocols
- Monthly cover tests for bacterial culture and RO water treatment system.
- Adherence to gold-standard infection control policies and procedures.
The Sahel Advantage
Best Clinical Team
Ultra Modern Dialysis Facility
Top Nephrologists supporting Sahel
International / U.S. Standard Care
Components of Quality Healthcare
Best Practices
Years of experience in the delivery of dialysis care allows for the development of proprietary best practices and results in superior patient care that cannot be found elsewhere.
Management
Seasoned health care leaders and managers who leverage their respective international experience in dialysis, acute kidney injury and end-stage renal disease.
Individualized Care Plans
Coordinated patient management by a multidisciplinary team developing individualized patient care plans integrated into our electronic medical record.
Reporting Metrics
Utilizing fully transparent, customizable, quantified reporting metrics for monitoring quality patient care and outcomes according to recognized international standards.