The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced plans to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as the Ridge Hospital, into a Teaching Hospital.
Speaking on Joy TV’s The Upfront, Mr. Akandoh revealed that the upgrade is part of a broader effort to improve the country’s healthcare system.
He stated that the government aims to provide at least one regional hospital in each of the 16 regions across the country.
“We are also looking at upgrading some of the already existing health facilities,” Mr. Akandoh said. “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 CHPS compounds in the country. We are looking at how we can link the health facilities for it to be more efficient.”
The upgrade of the Ridge Hospital into a Teaching Hospital is expected to enhance healthcare delivery in the region.