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Sickle Cell pioneer Prof Felix Konotey-Ahulu passes on

Sickle Cell pioneer Prof Felix Konotey-Ahulu dead

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May 28, 2025
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Sickle Cell pioneer Prof Felix Konotey-Ahulu passes on

Professor Felix Israel Domeno Konotey-Ahulu dies

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Ghana and the global medical community are mourning the passing of one of the nation’s most distinguished physicians, Professor Felix Israel Domeno Konotey-Ahulu, who died peacefully in London, United Kingdom, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was 94.

Prof Konotey-Ahulu was globally acclaimed for his pioneering work in the field of Sickle Cell Disease and leaves behind a legacy that transformed medical understanding of the condition, particularly among African populations.

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His research and advocacy have saved countless lives and shaped the way genetic disorders are diagnosed and managed around the world.

Born on July 12, 1930, in Odumase-Krobo in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Felix Konotey-Ahulu’s journey to medical greatness began at Achimota School and the University of Ghana, Legon.

He later travelled to the United Kingdom, where he qualified as a medical doctor in 1959 at Westminster Hospital in London.

Upon returning to Ghana, he served with distinction for many years at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, becoming a symbol of medical excellence and national pride.

Beyond the white coat, Prof Konotey-Ahulu was a prolific scientist, educator, and public health advocate.
He dedicated his career to studying inherited blood disorders, particularly Sickle Cell Disease, which was poorly understood at the time.

His meticulous research, publications, and unwavering commitment helped demystify the disease and advocated for a deeper understanding of its implications in African and diaspora communities.

He was more than a physician. He was a passionate teacher, mentor, and Christian leader.

A founding member of Accra Chapel, Professor Konotey-Ahulu was widely admired for his strong Christian faith, humility, and commitment to service.

Generations of students, doctors, and researchers benefited from his mentorship and guidance.
Throughout his career, Prof. Konotey-Ahulu received numerous awards and international recognition for his groundbreaking work.

Yet, those who knew him speak most highly of his compassion, his intellect, and his constant drive to uplift others.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Rosemary, with whom he shared a deeply loving and supportive partnership. Together, they raised three children — Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, Carys Brown, and Lydia Campbell — and nurtured a family that includes 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He is also mourned by his sisters — Mrs. Edna Soyannwo, Mrs. Gritty Gboloo, Mrs. Ruby Djangmah, Mrs. Catherine Archampong, and Mrs. Ann Andoh — and remembered alongside his recently departed brother, Rev. David Konotey-Ahulu, and his sister Mrs. Helen Maa Sachs.

The Konotey-Ahulu family expressed their sorrow at the passing of their patriarch but also shared their pride in his life of service.

“Our family is in grief, but we also celebrate the life of an extraordinary man who impacted so many,” they said in a statement.

Professor Felix Konotey-Ahulu leaves a monumental legacy that transcends borders and disciplines.
In medicine, education, faith, and family, he stood as a beacon of excellence and integrity.

His memory will continue to inspire future generations in Ghana and beyond.

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