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Holy Family Hospital

Also known as: Holy Family Hospital at Nkawkaw

Holy Family Hospital — healthcare facility in Techiman that has received medical supplies and supported healthcare professionals.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … She was rushed to the Holy Family Hospital at Nkawkaw for emergency treatment and later referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, where she died. …

    JHS Student, 14, Sets Herself Ablaze
  3. Joy Online

    … One firefighter, Leading Fireman Issaku Sumaila, was rushed to the Holy Family Hospital after inhaling smoke while battling the inferno. …

    Fire guts Zeko Genius spare parts depot in Techiman; firefighter hospitalised after smoke inhalation
  4. September 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    … Today, that daughter is Dr Mariam Abubakar, a junior doctor serving patients at Holy Family Hospital. …

    From Almost Deferring Medicine to Becoming a Doctor – Mariam’s MTN Bright Scholarship Story
  6. Joy Online

    … Mariam began her medical career in mid-April 2026 when she commenced her internship at Holy Family Hospital as a Junior House Officer. …

    From almost deferring Medicine to becoming a doctor – Mariam’s scholarship journey
  7. August 2026
  8. Joy Online

    … Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampon, Medical Doctor, Berekum Holy Family Hospital Medical doctor at Holy Family Hospital in Berekum, Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampong, also underscored the importance of equipping girls with accurate reproductive health information. …

    Biology of the Girl Child Summit equips over 1,500 girls in Berekum with reproductive health knowledge
  9. Joy Online

    As part of its ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community well-being, SUNU Assurances Ghana LTD has donated a range of essential supplies to the Paediatric Ward of Holy Family Hospital in Techiman. …

    SUNU Assurances Ghana LTD extends support to Paediatric Ward of Holy Family Hospital, Techiman
  10. July 2026
  11. Daily Guide

    … The bodies have been deposited at the Holy Family Hospital Mortuary in Nkawkaw for preservation and autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. …

    Mystery As Driver, Mate Die In Hotel
  12. Joy Online

    … The bodies have been conveyed to the Holy Family Hospital Mortuary in Nkawkaw for preservation and autopsy. …

    Two arrested as driver, mate are found dead in hotel at Nkawkaw
  13. Joy Online

    … The bodies have been conveyed to the Holy Family Hospital Mortuary in Nkawkaw for preservation and autopsy. …

    Two arrested as driver, mate are found dead in hotel at Nkawkaw
  14. June 2026
  15. Business & Financial Times

    … Effah further disclosed that ACCU remains committed to the construction of a ward at Holy Family Hospital, Techiman, describing the project as a reflection of the union’s longstanding partnership with the health facility and its dedication to enhancing access to healthcare servic …

    Abosomankotere Credit Union records 145% growth in net surplus
Society

14-year-old JHS student dies from self-inflicted burns

The News

A 14-year-old final-year Junior High School student, Keziah Mirekua, died from severe burns after reportedly setting herself ablaze at a school park in Mpraeso Amanfrom, Kwahu West Municipality, on October 11, 2026. Her family is divided over whether an alleged pregnancy or other circumstances prompted the incident.

20 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

  1. 14-year-old JHS student dies from self-inflicted burns

    A 14-year-old final-year Junior High School student, Keziah Mirekua, died from severe burns after reportedly setting herself ablaze at a school park in Mpraeso Amanfrom, Kwahu West Municipality, on October 11, 2026. Her family is divided over whether an alleged pregnancy or other circumstances prompted the incident.

    20 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Friday 9 October

  1. Fire destroys Techiman spare parts depot; firefighter hospitalised

    A fire destroyed motor and spare parts company Zeko Genius in Techiman Municipality late Thursday night, causing losses estimated in thousands of Ghana cedis. One firefighter, Leading Fireman Issaku Sumaila, was hospitalised after smoke inhalation while firefighters took over four hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. MTN scholarship enables Wenchi student to complete medical degree

    Dr Mariam Abubakar, from Wenchi in the Bono Region, was nearly forced to defer her medical studies at the University of Cape Coast due to financial constraints, but a fully funded scholarship from the MTN Ghana Foundation allowed her to complete her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree and now work as a junior doctor at Holy Family Hospital.

    8 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 7 September

  1. Scholarship helps Wenchi student overcome financial barriers to medical degree

    Mariam Abubakar from Wenchi faced financial hardship that threatened to derail her medical studies at UCC until the MTN Bright Scholarship enabled her to complete the six-year MBChB programme and graduate as a doctor in 2025.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Berekum summit equips 1,500 girls with reproductive health knowledge

    The Biology of the Girl Child Summit, held at Berekum Presbyterian Senior High School in the Bono Region and organised by the GIMAT Volunteer Network, educated over 1,500 girls on reproductive health, body understanding, and personal development, covering topics including abortion, infections, cervical cancer, and safeguarding. Organisers called for stronger collaboration among parents, schools, communities, and corporate institutions to bridge knowledge gaps affecting girls' development.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. SUNU Assurances donates supplies to Holy Family Hospital paediatric ward

    SUNU Assurances Ghana LTD has donated essential supplies to the Paediatric Ward of Holy Family Hospital in Techiman as part of its corporate social responsibility commitment and ongoing investment in child healthcare.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Driver and mate found dead at Eastern Region hotel

    A driver and his mate died at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw, Eastern Region, after checking in late during a journey from Donkorkrom. Police have arrested the hotel manager and a security guard and are investigating to determine whether foul play was involved; the bodies await autopsy.

    22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 17 July

  1. Driver and mate found dead at Nkawkaw hotel; two arrested

    A driver and his mate were discovered dead under mysterious circumstances at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw after checking in from Donkorkrom. The hotel manager and security guard have been arrested to assist police investigations into the cause of death.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Driver and mate found dead at Nkawkaw hotel; two arrested

    A driver and his mate were discovered unresponsive in their room at Elsie Hotel in Nkawkaw after checking in during a journey from Donkorkrom. The hotel manager and a security guard have been arrested to assist investigations into the deaths, with police working to determine the exact cause.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Abosomankotere Credit Union posts 145% net surplus growth in 2025

    Abosomankotere Co-operative Credit Union Limited recorded a net surplus of GH¢10.95 million in 2025, a 145 percent improvement from the previous year, driven by 60.8 percent growth in total income to GH¢23.6 million and a 24.6 percent expansion in total assets to GH¢152 million.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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 →

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