About – Bemuah Health Foundation

About us

The History

To support the ongoing efforts of Bemuah Royal Hospital, Kenneth and Dr. William Ankobiah co-founded The Bemuah Health Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. As a specialist hospital in heart and lung diseases numerous patients have presented to the hospital who had no means of paying for service such as critical care and oxygen use at home. Furthermore, with only 8 lung specialists in the country of 36 million, most healthcare providers, clinics and hospitals have limited knowledge for the care of those patients. The foundation will help fill those shortcomings through the hospital. The foundation stands as a testament to what can be achieved when compassion meets action. Under Dr. Ankobiah and Kenneth’s leadership, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of those impoverished and in need, who rely on Bemuah Royal Hospital for their healthcare needs.

Impact Goals

Improve access to quality healthcare services.

Enhancing accessibility to high-caliber healthcare services necessitates a multifaceted approach that engages both systemic reform and policy innovation. In the contemporary landscape of healthcare delivery, disparities in access are often exacerbated by socio-economic stratification, geographic maldistribution of medical resources, and inefficiencies inherent within bureaucratic frameworks. Consequently, it is imperative to undertake a comprehensive analysis of these determinants while employing a sociocultural lens to elucidate the barriers faced by marginalized populations. Such an inquiry must extend beyond mere quantitative metrics of service availability to encompass qualitative assessments of patient experiences and outcomes.

Enhance training for healthcare professionals.

Enhancement of training paradigms for healthcare professionals necessitates a multifaceted approach that synergistically integrates contemporary pedagogical methodologies with evidence-based clinical practices. The imperative to augment the proficiency of healthcare practitioners is underscored by the exigencies of an increasingly complex and dynamic healthcare landscape, characterized by rapid technological advancements and evolving patient demographics. Consequently, it is paramount to adopt an interdisciplinary framework that transcends traditional didactic instruction, thereby fostering a more holistic understanding of both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications relevant to modern medical practice.

Provide essential medical equipment and financial assistance to patients.

Healthcare landscape, the imperative to furnish patients with requisite medical apparatus and concomitant financial support manifests as a pivotal determinant of optimal health outcomes. The provision of essential medical equipment—ranging from diagnostic tools to therapeutic devices—serves not merely as an adjunct to clinical intervention but as a fundamental component of patient-centric care paradigms. The accessibility of such technologies is intrinsically linked to the principles of health equity, wherein disparities in resource allocation may exacerbate pre-existing health inequities among disparate socio-economic cohorts. Thus, ensuring that patients have unfettered access to necessary medical equipment is tantamount to fostering an environment conducive to holistic healing and rehabilitation.

The Team

WILLIAM A. ANKOBIAH, MbCHb (UGMS), MD(NY), FACP, FCCP,FGCP

Dr. William Akwasi Ankobiah

Dr. William Akwasi Ankobiah, born in Bekwai, Ghana, is a distinguished physician committed to advancing healthcare in his community. His journey is marked by academic excellence, including graduating with top honors from Swedru Secondary School and Adisadel College, and earning a medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School on a full Bank of Ghana scholarship.

Dr. Ankobiah completed his residency and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at SUNY Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn. He held key positions, such as Associate Chairman of Medicine at Interfaith Medical Center and later ran Rosedale Medical Office in Queens, NY, for 15 years. In 2019, he fully returned to Ghana to lead Bemuah Royal Hospital, transforming it into one of the country’s top healthcare facilities.

He has also made significant academic contributions as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana and served as a Consultant in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Ankobiah has received numerous awards, including the Nortey Ababio Prize in Clinical Pediatrics and recognition as one of the Best Physicians in the New York metro area by Castle Connolly for ten consecutive years.

Executive Director

Kenneth W. Christian

Kenneth W. Christian is the Executive Director and a founding Board member of The Bemuah Health Foundation, where he oversees financial planning and budget approvals, ensuring responsible and effective management of donor contributions and resources. In this role, Kenneth upholds his fiduciary duty to the foundation by focusing on long-term sustainability and transparency in financial decisions that directly benefit the hospital and its community in Ghana.

As a professional Investment Advisor Representative and President of Maplewood Financial Group, Kenneth carries the fiduciary responsibility to always act in his clients’ best interests. He prioritizes their financial well-being, providing tailored advice to help them achieve their financial goals. Named a Five-Star Wealth Manager by Philadelphia Magazine in 2009 and featured in Kiplinger’s 2019 summer issue as part of America’s Retirement Experts, Kenneth’s dedication to helping others secure their financial future remains unwavering. He also taught Personal Financial Planning for eight years at Temple University’s PASCEP program, demonstrating his commitment to financial education.