Pass law allowing kidney harvestation, other organs-First Sky Group Chairman
Speaking at the company’s 22nd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service at the Accra International Conference Centre, Mr. Kutortse emphasized the growing burden of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Ghana.

Eric Seddy Kutortse, the Executive Chairman of First Sky Group, has urged the Ghanaian government to introduce laws that would allow for the retrieval of kidneys and other vital organs from deceased individuals. He believes that such a policy shift could revolutionize kidney transplants and improve the country’s healthcare system.
Speaking at the company’s 22nd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service at the Accra International Conference Centre, Mr. Kutortse emphasized the growing burden of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Ghana.
He stressed that without a legal framework for posthumous organ donation, many lives that could be saved through transplants are lost due to the scarcity of donor organs.
Mr. Kutortse argued that by establishing laws to enable the medical community to retrieve and utilize these organs, Ghana could significantly increase its capacity to treat kidney failure patients.
Under Mr. Kutortse’s leadership, the company has allocated over GHC 36 million to cover free dialysis treatments and kidney transplants at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Through this initiative, 16 individuals suffering from chronic kidney failure have undergone fully funded transplants, with four more scheduled for procedures by the end of January. Given the high costs associated with kidney replacement therapies—such as haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplants—First Sky Group’s intervention has been widely recognized as a game-changer in Ghana’s healthcare landscape.
Dr. Frank Owusu Sekyere, Acting CEO of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, reinforced Mr. Kutortse’s call for legal reforms, noting that Korle Bu is prepared to collaborate with First Sky Group and other stakeholders to advocate for policies that enable organ donation, storage, and transplantation.
He further acknowledged First Sky Group’s longstanding contributions to kidney healthcare, revealing that the company has donated more than GH₵50 million to renal treatments.
Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah assured attendees of the government’s readiness to consider the necessary legislative steps.
As cases of chronic kidney disease continue to rise, the push for legislative reform represents a crucial step toward improving healthcare accessibility in Ghana. Allowing organ retrieval from deceased donors could provide a sustainable solution to the country’s transplant challenges.