🏥👨‍⚕️🩺 Public and Private Hospitals In Ghana – Part 2

Below is a follow-up article listing additional hospitals in Ghana not covered in the previous piece. This second article aims to spotlight community facilities, private hospitals, mission-based institutions, specialized centers, and newly established or expanded hospitals under various government or private initiatives. Like before, each entry summarizes the location, approximate founding date (if available), notable services, and local reputation or unique attributes.

1. Introduction

Beyond Ghana’s well-known teaching hospitals and regional referral centers, there is a wide network of district hospitals, private specialty clinics, mission-based facilities, and newly constructed or upgraded hospitals across all 16 regions of the country. These establishments play a crucial role in delivering day-to-day healthcare services, conducting outreach in rural communities, and providing specialized care in niche areas.

This article focuses on additional facilities not elaborated in the first article. Please note that the sheer number of hospitals in Ghana makes it impossible to exhaustively list every single one. We have, however, selected a cross-section from each region for broader coverage.

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2. Hospitals by Region (Additional Selections)

2.1 Greater Accra Region

La General Hospital

1. Location: La, Accra
2. Services: Outpatient care, inpatient services, maternity care, minor surgeries, emergency care
3. Reputation: Serves a densely populated urban neighborhood; recognized for offering relatively affordable services.
4. Note: Undergoing redevelopment/reconstruction in phases.

Pentecost Hospital (Madina)

1. Location: Madina, Accra
2. Type: Mission-based (Church of Pentecost)
3. Services: General medicine, maternity services, pediatrics, limited surgical services
4. Local Perception: Known for compassionate approach, relatively short waiting times compared to bigger public hospitals.

Bemuah Royal Hospital

1. Location: East Legon, Accra
2. Type: Private facility
3. Services: Executive health checkups, diagnostics, outpatient and inpatient care, minor surgeries
4. Reputation: Modern setting with emphasis on “executive” or VIP services.

Danpong Hospital

1. Location: Spintex Road, Accra
2. Founded: Early 2010s as an extension of Danpong Pharmacy
3. Services: General consultation, pharmacy, lab services, limited specialist clinics
4. Note: Also operates a well-known pharmacy brand across Accra.

Manna Mission Hospital

1. Location: Teshie, Accra
2. Type: Faith-based, private
3. Services: Maternity, emergency care, lab diagnostics, minor surgeries
4. Public View: Community-friendly, with many outreach programs.

Browndale Medical Centre

1. Location: Kaneshie, Accra
2. Services: Comprehensive outpatient care, lab services, imaging, specialist consultations
3. Reputation: Popular for convenient location near Kaneshie market; moderate fee structure.

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2.2 Ashanti Region

Kwadaso SDA Hospital

1. Location: Kwadaso, Kumasi
2. Type: Mission-based (Seventh-day Adventist)
3. Services: General outpatient care, maternity, basic surgeries, community health outreach
4. Known For: Warm, faith-influenced patient care; moderate bed capacity.

Asafo-Agyei Hospital

1. Location: Off the Asafo Interchange, Kumasi
2. Type: Private specialty hospital
3. Services: Orthopedics, physiotherapy, general medicine, surgical procedures
4. Reputation: Prominent for orthopedic interventions and advanced imaging services.

Ruma Fertility and Specialist Hospital

1. Location: Kumasi (various branches)
2. Services: Fertility treatments (IVF, IUI), ultrasound, gynecological care, counseling
3. Public Perception: One of the notable fertility clinics outside Accra; many success stories shared by couples.

Living Waters Hospital

1. Location: Abuakwa, Kumasi
2. Type: Private/faith-based
3. Services: Maternity, dental, diagnostics, general medicine
4. Note: Often praised for thorough maternity and postnatal care.

2.3 Northern Region

Salaga Government Hospital

1. Location: Salaga
2. Services: District-level care, OPD, emergency, maternal health
3. Reputation: Serves a large rural population; known for its maternal outreach programs.

Bole District Hospital

1. Location: Bole
2. Services: Primary and secondary care, minor surgical procedures, antenatal and postnatal services
3. Challenges: Like many rural hospitals, resources can be limited, but staff are praised for dedication.

Tamale West Hospital

1. Location: Central Tamale
2. Services: Basic emergency care, outpatient specialty clinics, laboratory services
3. Note: Complements the services of Tamale Teaching Hospital within the metropolis.

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2.4 Savannah & North-East Regions

(These are relatively new regions carved out of Northern Region.)

Damongo District Hospital (Savannah Region)

1. Location: Damongo
2. Type: Public
3. Services: Maternity, general medicine, child health, immunization
4. Public Perception: Essential facility in the newly formed region; expanding to meet population needs.

Walewale District Hospital (North-East Region)

1. Location: Walewale
2. Services: OPD, maternity, labs, vaccination
3. Note: Often addresses maternal and child health challenges in surrounding rural communities.

2.5 Upper West Region

Nadowli District Hospital

1. Location: Nadowli
2. Services: Routine outpatients, maternal health, pharmacy, minor surgical capabilities
3. Reputation: Serves smaller towns and villages; vital for referrals to Wa Regional Hospital.

Jirapa St. Joseph Hospital

1. Location: Jirapa
2. Type: Mission-based (Catholic)
3. Services: Clinical labs, maternity ward, pediatrics, immunization programs
4. Local Feedback: Known for a caring, community-centric approach; has limited resources.

2.6 Upper East Region

Sandema District Hospital

1. Location: Sandema
2. Services: General outpatient, maternal care, basic surgical interventions
3. Rural Reach: Important for remote communities in Builsa North District.

Navrongo War Memorial Hospital

1. Location: Navrongo
2. Founded: Named after soldiers who died in WWII
3. Services: General medicine, emergency, maternal care
4. Reputation: A key district-level referral center in Kassena-Nankana area.

2.7 Volta Region

Hohoe Municipal Hospital

1. Location: Hohoe
2. Services: General OPD, inpatient wards, ENT, maternal and child health
3. Known For: Serving as a secondary-level referral for the northern part of Volta Region.

Margaret Marquart Catholic Hospital (Kpando) – Mentioned briefly before, but an important mission hospital to highlight again.

1. Unique Services: Some advanced maternal health training programs, strong community outreach.

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2.8 Oti Region

(Carved out of Volta Region.)

Worawora Government Hospital

1. Location: Worawora
2. Services: Maternity, dentistry (basic), immunization, HIV/AIDS programs
3. Notable Point: Established to increase healthcare access in newly formed Oti Region.

Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital

1. Location: Nkwanta
2. Services: OPD, maternity, lab, minor surgery
3. Public Perception: Often the first referral point for many remote villages in the Nkwanta districts.

2.9 Bono & Bono East Regions

Techiman Holy Family Hospital (Bono East)

1. Location: Techiman
2. Type: Catholic mission
3. Services: General medicine, pediatrics, surgery, training school for nurses
4. Reputation: Reputable mission hospital offering midwifery/nursing training, known for its discipline.

Kintampo Municipal Hospital (Bono East)

1. Location: Kintampo
2. Services: OPD, basic surgeries, maternal and child services, immunization
3. Local Impact: Central to healthcare in a major transit area connecting north and south Ghana.

Sunyani SDA Hospital (Bono Region)

1. Location: Sunyani
2. Services: General outpatient, eye clinic, maternity
3. Faith-based: Well-known for strong community engagement and spiritual counseling alongside treatment.

2.10 Ahafo Region

Goaso Municipal Hospital

1. Location: Goaso (regional capital)
2. Services: OPD, maternity, immunization, minor procedures
3. Status: Upgrading to meet the demands of the new region’s administrative role.

Duayaw Nkwanta St. John of God Hospital

1. Location: Duayaw Nkwanta
2. Type: Catholic mission hospital
3. Services: Maternity, child care, internal medicine, surgical services
4. Reputation: Known for comprehensive midwifery and postnatal care.

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2.11 Western North Region

(Carved out of Western Region.)

Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Hospital

1. Location: Sefwi Wiawso
2. Services: Emergency, OPD, maternal care, child welfare
3. Local Perception: Often cited as improving maternal health outcomes in a predominantly cocoa-growing area.

Bia West District Hospital (Essam)

1. Location: Essam
2. Services: General medical, vaccinations, minor surgeries, HIV/AIDS clinic
3. Infrastructure: Part of the national push to upgrade district hospitals.

2.12 Western Region (Additional)

Dixcove Hospital

1. Location: Dixcove
2. Services: Basic OPD, pharmacy, maternal health, child welfare
3. Local Feedback: Serves fishing communities along the coast; resource-challenged but essential.

Tarkwa Municipal Hospital

1. Location: Tarkwa
2. Services: OPD, inpatients, maternal, child health
3. Reputation: Key for mining communities in Tarkwa; collaboration with mining companies for health programs.

2.13 Central Region (Additional)

Twifo Praso District Hospital

1. Location: Twifo Praso
2. Services: Maternal care, basic surgery, OPD services
3. Community Role: Important facility in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District, bridging remote villages.

Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital

1. Location: Winneba
2. Services: Accident/trauma care, orthopedics, emergency surgery, general wards
3. Unique Selling Point: Specialized center for accident/trauma along the Accra-Cape Coast highway corridor.

2.14 Eastern Region (Additional)

St. Dominic’s Hospital (Akwatia)

1. Location: Akwatia
2. Type: Catholic mission hospital
3. Services: Dentistry, maternity, HIV/AIDS clinic, limited surgeries
4. Reputation: Serves a wide area in Akwatia, especially known for dental services due to the local diamond mining background.

Kade Government Hospital

1. Location: Kade
2. Services: General OPD, antenatal, immunization, basic labs
3. Feedback: Vital for cocoa-farming communities in that district.

3. Spotlight on New/Upcoming Hospital Projects

Agenda 111 Project: Launched by the government, aiming to construct 101 district hospitals, 7 regional hospitals, and 3 psychiatric hospitals. Many of these are in various stages of construction or planning across the newly created regions and underserved districts.

1. Examples: Proposed hospitals at places like Elubo (Western Region), Nsukwao (Eastern), Adukrom (Eastern), Santrofi (Oti), among others.
2. Goal: Decentralize healthcare, reduce travel times, and ensure each district has a standard hospital.

4. Services Offered & Patient Perspectives

Range of Services: Most district hospitals provide Outpatient Departments (OPD), inpatient wards, maternal and child health (MCH), immunization, and minor surgical procedures. Larger ones may offer imaging (X-ray, ultrasound), specialized clinics (ENT, ophthalmology), and expanded labs.

Patient Perception:

1. Public district hospitals often face resource constraints (staff shortages, bed limitations), but they are crucial for local communities.
2. Mission-based hospitals, though sometimes resource-limited, are well-regarded for compassionate care and community outreach.
3. Private clinics can offer shorter wait times and specialized services; however, they may be more expensive.

5. Conclusion

Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure extends far beyond the teaching and regional hospitals typically spotlighted in national conversations. Each district, community, and mission hospital—whether newly built under Agenda 111 or established decades ago by religious/charitable organizations—plays a vital role in ensuring healthcare access.

The above lists and summaries highlight some of the many facilities that were not covered in the initial article. By exploring smaller district hospitals, private specialty centers, and mission-based institutions, one can appreciate how healthcare delivery in Ghana is a multi-layered ecosystem—an interplay of government policy, faith-based missions, private entrepreneurship, and community engagement.

Tip: For more detailed and up-to-date information on any hospital, it’s best to:

· Consult the Ghana Health Service (GHS) district health directories.

· Reach out directly to hospital administrative offices.

· Check local community forums or social media groups for patient reviews and updated contact details.

Additional References & Resources

1. Ghana Health Service (GHS): ghs.gov.gh
2. Ministry of Health (MoH) Ghana: moh.gov.gh
3. National Catholic Health Service (NCHS) for mission hospitals: nchsghana.org
4. Regional Coordinating Councils websites or offices for newly created regions.

(Note: Always verify hospital status, service range, and contact details, as changes in management or expansions may not be immediately reflected online.)

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