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37 Military Hospital

Also known as: 37 Military Hospital, Accra

37 Military Hospital — military health facility in Accra offering diagnostic services including MRI, CT scanning, and emergency care.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The victims sustained various injuries and were transported to the 37 Military Hospital for treatment.

    Adenta: GNFS ends dramatic rescue operation after building collapse; 4 survivors pulled from rubble
  3. Joy Online

    The GNFS said all four victims are receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital.

    Building collapse at Adenta: Four rescued as search continues for trapped woman
  4. May 2026
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Others are Goaso and Bole Municipal Hospitals; Worawora Government Hospital; Holy Family Hospital; Baptist Medical Centre; University of Ghana Medical Centre; 37 Military Hospital; International Maritime Hospital; The Bank Hospital; Trust Specialist Hospital; and Aisha Hospital.

    Mahama Cares spends GH¢4.8m on life-saving treatments • 50 patients benefit at pilot phase – Administrator
  6. Joy Online

    Other enlisted facilities include the 37 Military Hospital, International Maritime Hospital, The Bank Hospital and Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital.

    Nationwide Patient Support Programme to officially roll out in June
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The beneficiaries were receiving treatment at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Hospital, LEKMA Hospital, Tema General Hospital, Maamobi General Hospital, Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa, and the University Hospital, Legon.

    Ernest Chemists donates GH¢200,000 …to support medical bills for needy mothers
  8. Joy Online

    The support, announced as part of activities marking this year’s Mother’s Day celebration, is expected to benefit women receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Hospital, LEKMA Hospital, Tema General Hospital, Maamobi General Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital,

    Ernest Chemists supports 100 mothers with GH₵200k medical bill intervention
  9. Daily Guide

    of MEDREX personnel and Matthew Asada Some 25 United States military medical professionals—including active-duty personnel from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the North Dakota National Guard—are working “elbow-to-elbow” with Ghanaian colleagues at the 37 Military Hospital

    US Medics Provide Care At 37 Military Hospital
  10. Joy Online

    Under the maternal health component, hundreds of mothers will receive screening, counselling, and support through facilities including Lister Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon Hospital, and Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

    Ghana launches National Mental Health Campaign with 24/7 digital care platform
  11. Joy Online

    Facilities such as Korle Bu and 37 Military Hospital receive cases that should be managed at secondary level hospitals.

    Beyond the headlines: Rethinking emergency care in Ghana

Yesterday

  1. 37 Military Hospital appeals to identify unclaimed road accident victim

    A female patient admitted to 37 Military Hospital in Accra following a road traffic accident at Lapaz on May 15, 2026, remains unidentified and unclaimed. The hospital is appealing to the public for information to help identify the woman or locate her relatives.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ghana's first helium-free MRI system opens at 37 Military Hospital

    HealthTech Ghana and 37 Military Hospital, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, have opened the country's first Philips BlueSeal 1.5T helium-free MRI system alongside a comprehensive diagnostics centre offering CT scanning, digital X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, and laboratory services. The facility is available 24/7, and eligible patients receive free MRI scans by appointment from June 8–20, 2026, though a minimal fee applies for formal image reporting by a Radiology Consultant.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. 37 Military Hospital Opens Ghana's First Helium-Free MRI Centre

    HealthTech Ghana and 37 Military Hospital have opened a Philips BlueSeal MRI diagnostic centre, Ghana's first 1.5T helium-free MRI system, alongside CT scanning and comprehensive laboratory and clinical diagnostic services. Free MRI scans are available to eligible patients by appointment from June 8–20, 2026, with a minimal fee for radiology reporting.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. GRNMA calls for KATH CEO reinstatement amid facility pressure

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has highlighted critical equipment operating around the clock at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital due to relentless patient demand from Ghana and neighbouring countries. Following talks with government officials, the association suspended its planned strike and called for the reinstatement of suspended KATH Chief Executive Officer Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, as well as urgent retooling of the facility to manage the pressure it faces.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Nurses suspend strike after assurances on KATH CEO reinstatement

    The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association suspended its industrial action after government assured it was discussing the reversal of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital CEO Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo's suspension. The suspension had triggered widespread backlash from health professionals who attributed the hospital's challenges to systemic failures rather than individual administrative actions.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. HealthTech Ghana wins medical tech award amid hospital expansion

    HealthTech Ghana Limited has been named Innovative Medical Technology Distribution Company of the Year at the 9th Ghana West Africa Business Excellence Awards. The award coincides with the company's public-private partnership with the Ministry of Defence to restore and expand diagnostic services at 37 Military Hospital in Accra, introducing Ghana's first Philips BlueSeal 1.5 Tesla helium-free MRI system and expanding access to CT scanning, digital X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, and laboratory testing.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Cowbell distributes 10,000 breakfasts for World Milk Day in Kumasi

    Dairy brand Cowbell provided 10,000 servings of complete breakfast to students from basic schools in Kumasi to mark the 2026 World Milk Day under the theme "role of women in dairy and nourishment." The initiative is part of Cowbell's ongoing nutrition improvement efforts in communities since 2020.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Heavy rains trigger floods and fires across Accra

    On June 3, 2026, heavy rains overwhelmed drainage systems in Accra and parts of Greater Accra Region, causing widespread flooding that submerged homes, cut off roads, and displaced families. Simultaneously, a fire outbreak occurred in a separate location, with firefighters battling both flood and flame conditions reminiscent of the June 3, 2015 Goil Filling Station disaster.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. HealthTech Ghana opens Ghana's first helium-free MRI centre

    HealthTech Ghana and the Defence Ministry have opened a diagnostic centre at 37 Military Hospital featuring Ghana's first helium-free 1.5T MRI system, along with CT scanning and laboratory services. Free MRI scans are available to eligible registered patients by appointment from June 8–20, 2026, though a minimal fee applies for specialist image reporting.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Woman dies in Adenta building collapse after heavy rainfall

    A 35-year-old woman died after a two-storey residential building collapsed at Adenta New Site in Greater Accra following heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening. Her three children and a dog were rescued alive, though the children sustained injuries and were hospitalized.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GNFS rescues four from Adenta building collapse rubble

    A two-storey apartment building collapsed at Adenta Newsite during heavy rains on Thursday evening, trapping five occupants. The Ghana National Fire Service rescued four survivors alive and transported them to 37 Military Hospital; one occupant, Margaret Kpeli, was retrieved in an unconscious state.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Building collapse in Accra traps occupants, four rescued

    A residential building collapsed at Adenta New Site in Accra on June 3, 2026, during heavy rains, with four people rescued and a woman still believed trapped beneath the debris. The one-storey building near Da Yesu Ase Supermarket had five occupants, and the Ghana National Fire Service said all four rescued victims are receiving treatment at 37 Military Hospital.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Mahama Cares covers GH¢4.8m in patient bills during pilot phase

    The Ghana Health Trust Fund's Patient Support Programme covered medical bills for 85 patients during its pilot phase, spending over GH¢4.8 million on surgeries and cancer treatments across 11 hospitals. The programme is prepared for nationwide rollout next month, with an initial focus on four cancer types.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana's patient support programme launches nationwide in June 2026

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund's Nationwide Patient Support Programme will officially begin in June 2026 after a successful pilot phase involving 50 patients who received treatment support for major medical conditions including heart surgeries, brain surgeries, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, with over 4.8 million expended so far.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ernest Chemists donates GH¢200,000 for needy mothers' medical care

    Ernest Chemists Ltd provided GH¢200,000 in financial support to about 100 women receiving treatment across eight health facilities nationwide, and donated baby incubators to Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital as part of Mother's Day celebrations.

    11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 9 May

  1. Ernest Chemists gives GH₵200k to support 100 mothers

    Ernest Chemists Limited is providing GH₵200,000 to help around 100 mothers facing financial difficulties access healthcare at eight facilities nationwide, and donating baby incubators to Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital as part of its Mother's Day activities.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. 25 US military medics train at Ghana's 37 Military Hospital

    About 25 United States military medical professionals, including active-duty personnel from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the North Dakota National Guard, are working with Ghanaian colleagues at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra from April 20 to May 8, 2026, as part of the Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) Ghana, a partnership to provide care, exchange expertise, and strengthen interoperability.

    7 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana launches mental health campaign with 24/7 digital platform

    The Jubilare Group and Mental Health Authority of Ghana have launched a Mental Health Campaign 2026 featuring a 24/7 remote mental healthcare platform and support services for over 1,000 mothers, students, and professionals. The initiative aims to expand mental health access through screening and counselling while reducing stigma, addressing data showing nearly 50 per cent of Ghanaian mothers experience perinatal depression and one in three university students experiences anxiety or depression.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana's emergency care system fails patients despite clear policies

    Ghana's health sector faces recurring crises in emergency care, including patients turned away from hospitals and receiving treatment on floors, but the underlying issue is systemic failure rather than lack of beds or policy—the country has established Accident and Emergency guidelines stating no patient should be denied care, yet the cycle of tragedy, outrage, and inaction continues without sustained reform.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

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