Ridge Hospital will be Upgraded to Teaching Hospital - Mintah Akandoh

Accra, Ghana - 07 March, 2025 - Ghana's Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced government's plan to transform the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, also known as the Ridge Hospital, into a teaching hospital.

This move, according to him, is expected to significantly enhance medical training and research capabilities in the country.

In an interview on Joy TV’s The Upfront, Akandoh noted that, in addition, the government plans to refurbish and expand other major hospitals, including the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The aim is to provide modern and efficient healthcare facilities across all 16 regions of Ghana.

According to the Minister of Health, the upgrades are part of a comprehensive effort to strengthen Ghana's healthcare system and improve health outcomes for its citizens.

“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 Korle Bu Teaching hospital.

“We are looking at upgrading 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 include the number of chips compounds in the country. We are looking at how we can link the health facilities for it to be more efficient.”

Source: Lead News Online