The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the government’s plan to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital, into a Teaching Hospital.
According to him, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance Ghana’s healthcare system and expand medical training opportunities.
Speaking on JoyNews TV, Mr. Akandoh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing at least one regional hospital in all sixteen regions.
He also emphasized the need to refurbish existing healthcare facilities to maintain efficiency and ensure quality medical services.
“We are also looking at upgrading some of the already existing health facilities,” he stated. “You don’t build new ones and leave already existing ones to deteriorate. So we are looking at improving Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and upgrading Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.”
Planned Transformation of Ridge Hospital
On the proposed upgrade of Ridge Hospital, the Minister explained:
“We are considering upgrading the Greater Accra Regional Hospital into a Teaching Hospital. We are also exploring ways to increase the number of CHPS compounds in the country and integrate healthcare facilities to enhance efficiency.”
The planned transformation of Ridge Hospital is expected to bolster medical education, improve healthcare delivery, and strengthen Ghana’s overall medical infrastructure, ensuring better access to quality healthcare for citizens.
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