Renowned Specialist Surgeon and the Chief Executive Officer of Ridge Medical Center, Dr Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa has been honoured for his significant contributions to the health and wellness sector at the just-ended 7th edition of the Forty Under 40 Awards event held at the De Icon Events Centre at East Legon, Accra.

The 2023 edition of the Forty Under 40 Awards, organized by Xodus Communications Limited with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports seeks to identify, honour and celebrate a cross-section of the nation’s most influential and accomplished young business leaders under the age of forty from a wide range of industries.

The award to Dr Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa is an acknowledgement of his efficiency in the discharge of his duties and general contribution to the health sector of the country in both private and public practice.

Speaking to the media after receiving the award, Dr Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa said, the achievement is a reflection of his commitment to delivering the highest standards in healthcare delivery to the satisfaction of his clients.

"Thanks be to God for such a great honour done me. This is testament to our unwavering focus on meeting and exceeding client expectations while adhering to rigorous quality standards", he said.

Ridge Medical Centre is a private healthcare clinic dedicated to providing premium and quality health care by focusing on the specific needs of families, communities, and corporate institutions.

The facility is positioning itself as a leader in the health sector, strengthening its credibility and reputation in the space, and setting a benchmark for others to follow.

About Dr. Emmanuel Gyimah Amankwa

Dr Amankwa is a Specialist Surgeon at the Nsawam Government Hospital, and also the CEO of Ridge Medical Center.

The award-winning CEO has organized free medical screening, educational talks/presentations and lab tests for numerous children, men, and women in his community and beyond.

Some of his work includes contributions to Wildaland 2021, EIB Breast Cancer Awareness Screening in 2022, and EIB Legacy Month Expo Medical Screening and Support in 2023 among others.

He has collaborated with notable television and radio stations like GHone, HD+TV, Starr FM and Agoo FM; business organisations such as Quick Credit, Quick Holdings, Pizzaman, Chickenman, Atlantic International Holdings Company etc. to organise outreaches that enabled him to screen and test over 500 people of various health conditions.