Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced the government’s plan to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, also known as Ridge Hospital, into a Teaching Hospital. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the healthcare system in the country.
During an appearance on Joy TV’s The Upfront, the Minister revealed the government’s commitment to ensuring at least one regional hospital in each of the sixteen regions.
He also emphasized the importance of refurbishing existing hospitals to complement new healthcare facilities.
“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.”
