The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced plans to transform the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital, into a teaching hospital.
This initiative, according to him, is part of a broader effort by the government to bolster healthcare delivery and medical training across the nation.
Speaking during an interview Akandoh revealed the government’s commitment to establishing at least one regional hospital in all sixteen regions of Ghana, while also prioritizing the refurbishment of existing healthcare facilities.
Emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to healthcare development, Akandoh stated, “We are also looking at upgrading some of the already existing health facilities. You don’t build new ones and leave already existing ones to rot. So we are looking at improving Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. We are looking at upgrading and improving upon the Korle Bu Teaching hospital.”
On the planned transformation of Ridge Hospital, Akandoh elaborated, “We’re looking at upgrading the Accra, the Greater Accra Regional hospital which is Ridge hospital. In fact, we are looking at Ridge hospital into a teaching hospital. We’re looking at how we can improve on the number of CHPS compounds in the country. We’re looking at how we can link the health facilities for it to be more efficient.”
