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Greater Accra Regional Hospital

Also known as: Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)

Medical facility in Accra providing specialised treatment including cancer care and emergency services, with a national bed management system.

2026-05-062026-11-07

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … He mentioned Parliament, the International Conference Centre, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the National Theatre as some of the major facilities located within the area. …

    Taxpayers’ money shouldn’t fund National Cathedral; Christians can contribute towards it – Mahama
  3. Joy Online

    … The Fund is investing in cardiac centres in Kumasi and Tamale, a planned comprehensive cancer facility at Korle Bu and a US$10 million Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. …

    GMTF targets critical healthcare gaps with new cardiac, cancer and diagnostic projects
  4. Joy Online

    The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has begun investigations into the death of 31-year-old Theresa Boakye Dapaah following a caesarean section at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital. …

    HeFRA investigates woman’s death at Ridge Hospital, promises sanctions if negligence is established
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … She had gone to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, expecting to have a scheduled Caesarean section and return home with her newborn. …

    When giving life becomes a matter of life and death: Ghana’s maternal mortality crisis
  7. Joy Online

    The husband of a 31-year-old woman who died after undergoing a Caesarean section at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, has accused the facility and medical personnel involved in her care of negligence. …

    31-year-old woman dies after C-section at Ridge Hospital; husband alleges negligence
  8. Daily Guide

    … The women, mostly new mothers, were on detention at Korle-Bu Maternity Ward, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Chronic Disease Ward of 37 Military Hospital and the Police Hospital. …

    FGBMFI Frees Hospital- Detained Mothers
  9. Daily Guide

    … Health Workers’ Commitment My visits to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital provided valuable insights into the realities facing frontline health workers. …

    For President Mahama, Every Mother Must Live. What About You?
  10. Joy Online

    … Health workers’ commitmentMy visits to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital provided valuable insights into the realities facing frontline health workers.Doctors, nurses and midwives continue to work tirelessly, often under immense pressure, to save …

    For President Mahama, every mother must live. What about you?
  11. July 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … Following similar presentations to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi and the Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), the company presented 20 wheelchairs to the Sunyani Teaching Hospital to support patient movement within the facility. …

    Premier Health Insurance celebrates 15 years with nationwide wheelchair donation to public hospitals
  13. Joy Online

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), in partnership with KGL Group and the KGL Foundation, has begun work on an ultra-modern diagnostic centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) to improve access to advanced medical imaging services. …

    KGL partners GMTF to build ultra-modern diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Midwife delivers breast cancer awareness training at female prison

    Racheal Regina Hesse, a midwifery officer at Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), led breast cancer advocacy at Nsawam Female Prison during the 3rd edition of the MiKAFUI Pink Conference, teaching inmates self-examination techniques and warning signs including inverted nipples and abnormal lumps.

    28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Young Ghanaian women urged toward healthy lifestyles, regular breast screening

    Dr Bernice Korkor Asare, a medical doctor and dietitian, has called on young Ghanaian women to adopt healthy diets, exercise regularly, and prioritise breast screening to reduce breast cancer risk. She noted that breast cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger women, citing cases at Ridge Hospital involving women aged 22 and 27, and identified risk factors including family history, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, shisha use, and diets high in fatty and fast foods.

    27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 26 October

  1. University of Ghana commissions centre honouring Dr Dadey Snr

    The University of Ghana, in partnership with its Alumni Association, has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre to honour the late Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr, a scholar and educational administrator who served on UG's Council from 1978 to 1985, led GNAT for five years, and headed Achimota and Okuapeman senior high schools.

    26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. University of Ghana commissions Alex A. Dadey Centre

    The University of Ghana, in partnership with the University of Ghana Alumni Association, has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr, a scholar and educational administrator who served on the University's Council from 1978 to 1985, was National Chairman of GNAT for five years, and headed Achimota and Okuapeman Senior High Schools.

    26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 24 October

  1. University of Ghana commissions centre honouring veteran educationist

    The University of Ghana has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre at its Legon campus in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr., a former student and governing council member who served as National Chairman of GNAT and President of CHASS, and later as headmaster of Achimota and Okuapeman Senior High Schools. The KGL Foundation has committed to funding the centre for the next 20 years.

    24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Health Minister inspects bed management system to tackle shortage

    Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh inspected the National Command Centre for Bed and Referral Management at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, a system designed to provide real-time information on bed availability at hospitals to address the country's "no bed syndrome" and improve emergency care efficiency. More than 650 hospitals have been captured in the system with over 5,000 beds mapped for monitoring.

    21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Government develops roadmap for maternal health and bed management

    The Deputy Minister for Health says the government is developing a roadmap to address challenges in maternal healthcare and establish uniform standards of care across all regions. A pilot technology-driven bed management system has commenced to address bed shortages in emergency departments, with all hospitals establishing bed management teams.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. GMTF addresses Volta Region healthcare gaps through equipment and training

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is prioritising medical equipment, specialist training and financial support for patients to close gaps in specialised healthcare in the Volta Region. The Fund's Administrator said improving access to care required a comprehensive approach combining financial assistance with investment in diagnostic equipment, specialist expertise and effective referral systems.

    14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Ho Teaching Hospital to receive cardiology centre under medical trust fund

    Ho Teaching Hospital will have a cardiology centre constructed under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund programme to improve cardiovascular care and specialist infrastructure. The project is planned for 2027 and aims to enhance healthcare logistics across selected facilities nationwide.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Government orders contractor to hand over cathedral site back

    After assuring Parliament he would mobilise support for the National Cathedral project, Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has stated the government will not fund it and has ordered the contractor to hand over the site back to the government.

    6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 5 October

  1. Ghana urges innovators to design locally maintainable medical devices

    The Ghana Medical Innovation Expo 2026 has called on Ghanaian innovators to design low-cost medical equipment in partnership with health workers so that devices meet local needs and can be maintained by local engineers. Ghana's Director of the Institutional Care Division stated that the Ghana Health Service is implementing an integrated bed management and referral coordination system to address the shortage of hospital beds, as the country has about one bed per 1,000 people against the WHO recommendation of five.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Zenith Bank donates GH¢150,000 to childhood cancer unit

    Zenith Bank Ghana has donated GH¢150,000 to the Childhood Cancer Unit at Greater Accra Regional Hospital to support children undergoing cancer treatment, marking part of the bank's 21st anniversary commemoration and its sustained commitment to healthcare initiatives for vulnerable groups.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Families selling homes to afford specialised medical care

    Families are still selling homes, borrowing heavily, and exhausting savings to pay for specialised medical treatment, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator has disclosed. She noted that progress in specialised healthcare financing alone is insufficient; hospitals lack critical equipment, some regions lack specialists, and paying medical bills without addressing infrastructure gaps will not solve the country's specialised healthcare needs.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund donates equipment to nine hospitals

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund marked its first anniversary by delivering medical equipment including ultrasound machines, oxygen concentrators, an oxygen plant, X-ray machines and printers to nine hospitals across the country as part of its "Day of Giving" initiative.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. GTBank donates medical equipment to Ridge Hospital paediatric oncology unit

    Guaranty Trust Bank has donated medical equipment to the Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, including recliner chairs, chemotherapy spill kits, infusion pumps, and syringe pumps, to support improved healthcare delivery for children undergoing cancer treatment.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. 12-year-old crash survivor appeals for help after losing both legs

    Angelina Stickings, 12, lost both legs and her father in the August 13, 2026 Ofankor-Pokuase crash that killed 12 people. Now receiving treatment at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, she is appealing for public support to fund her recovery and prosthetic limbs so she can return to school.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Mahama declines to continue Akufo-Addo's National Cathedral project

    President John Mahama says the National Cathedral was a personal pledge by former President Akufo-Addo to God, not government policy, and his administration will not continue it using taxpayers' money. Mahama said Christians in Ghana should mobilize resources themselves for the project.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama declines National Cathedral as not inherited policy

    President John Mahama said the National Cathedral was former President Akufo-Addo's personal religious pledge rather than a government policy his administration must continue, and that Christians should privately fund it rather than use taxpayer money.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama lists three concerns about National Cathedral project

    President John Mahama outlined concerns over the National Cathedral project's financing using taxpayer money, its location amid major public facilities, and the demolition of public and private properties, while clarifying he is not opposed to the idea of a national cathedral.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Mahama says Christians can self-fund National Cathedral project

    President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Mahama says taxpayers should not fund National Cathedral project

    President Mahama reiterated that taxpayers' money should not be used for the National Cathedral construction, arguing Christians should mobilise resources instead. He also cited concerns about the cathedral's location, given the concentration of major public facilities in the area and property demolitions required.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. GMTF invests in cardiac, cancer and diagnostic centres nationwide

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is shifting from paying patients' medical bills to addressing structural healthcare gaps, investing in cardiac centres in Kumasi and Tamale, a cancer facility at Korle Bu, and a US$10 million Diagnostic and Imaging Centre at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The Fund's strategy, informed by a nationwide healthcare needs assessment, combines financial assistance, medical equipment and infrastructure, specialist training and research into non-communicable diseases.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. HeFRA investigates 31-year-old's death after caesarean section

    The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency has begun investigations into the death of 31-year-old Theresa Boakye Dapaah following a caesarean section at Ridge Hospital, with the husband alleging negligence by the hospital and its medical staff. HeFRA Chief Executive Officer Dr Winfred Korletey Baah said the agency will take disciplinary action against individuals or the facility if breaches in the delivery of care are established.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. Ghana's maternal mortality crisis: preventable deaths in hospital

    A young Ghanaian woman died at Ridge Hospital during a scheduled Caesarean section, leaving her newborn son without a mother and raising questions about preventable deaths in childbirth despite known prevention methods. Her husband attributes her death to healthcare system failures, negligence, and unprofessional conduct.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Woman dies after C-section at Ridge Hospital; husband alleges negligence

    A 31-year-old woman died following a Caesarean section at Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), and her husband has accused the facility and medical personnel of negligence and unprofessionalism. The woman's death occurred on July 16, 2026, leaving their newborn son without his mother.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. FGBMFI organization pays hospital bills for detained mothers

    The Ladies of the Fellowship of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International has paid GH¢303,100 over seven years to rescue female patients detained at hospitals in Accra, mostly new mothers at facilities including Korle-Bu Maternity Ward and Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The organization also distributed GH¢80,000 in essentials and organized medical outreaches across six polyclinics with 64 medical doctors and other health professionals.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ghana seeks to reduce maternal mortality, falls short of WHO goals

    Ghana's maternal mortality ratio has improved from 943 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 234 in 2023, but remains above the WHO benchmark of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. President Mahama's government has made reducing maternal mortality a national priority, viewing preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications as a critical health challenge.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana's maternal mortality remains high despite recent progress

    Ghana has reduced its maternal mortality ratio from 943 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 234 in 2023, but this remains above the WHO benchmark of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. President Mahama has made reducing maternal mortality a national priority through the Ministry of Health.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Premier Health Insurance donates 150 wheelchairs to public hospitals

    Premier Health Insurance marked its 15th anniversary by donating 150 wheelchairs to public health facilities across Ghana, with presentations made to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), and Sunyani Teaching Hospital, aimed at improving patient mobility and easing pressure on the healthcare system.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. KGL, GMTF to build diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and KGL Group have begun construction of an ultra-modern diagnostic centre at Ridge Hospital in Accra, equipped with MRI, CT scanner, mammography, X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment to improve access to advanced imaging services.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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