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Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Also known as: Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi

Major teaching hospital in Kumasi recording 4-6 daily stroke cases and implementing maternal health interventions, with ongoing infrastructure expansions and A&E facility upgrades.

2026-04-262026-11-07

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October 2026
21 OctJoy Online
… Other victims, Laila Muniru, 12, and Bushira Musapha, five, are in critical condition and have been referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for further treatment. …
Residents, school authorities demand footbridge at Aboabo after van killed 4 pupils
21 OctJoy Online
… The Minister said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen emergency care capacity at selected teaching and regional hospitals, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, the 37 Military Hospital and Ta …
Akandoh inspects National Bed Management System to address ‘no bed syndrome’
21 OctJoy Online
… Two of the injured children — Laila Muniru, 12, and Bushira Musapha, five — were reported to be in critical condition and referred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for further treatment. …
Four pupils killed as van crashes into children in Aboabo
20 OctJoy Online
… The committee also heard responses from major health institutions, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), Pantang Hospital and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, regarding infractions identified in the 2025 Auditor-General’s Performance Audit …
Government develops roadmap to improve maternal healthcare and hospital bed management
20 OctThe Chronicle
A Ghanaian clinical engineer at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has developed more than 15 medical and engineering devices, including locally fabricated X-ray film and Snellen chart viewers, modified wheelchairs and a water purity tester, to address challenges …
Ghanaian Engineer Develops 15 Devices To Tackle Healthcare Challenges
19 OctJoy Online
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has said targeted interventions have helped the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi for instance to reduce maternal deaths by 30 per cent in recent months. …
Targeted interventions helping to reduce maternal deaths by 30 per cent at KATH – Deputy Health Minister
19 OctDaily Guide
… The church’s medical team collaborated with doctors, nurses and other health professionals from the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and other health facilities to provide a range of services. …
CCC Holds Free Medical Outreach For Krapa Residents
16 OctJoy Online
… Dr Amoakoh also spoke about growing up at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, where her grandmother worked as Director of Nursing. …
‘My Grandmother is an NPP Founding member’ – Ekua Amoakoh reveals family’s NPP roots
16 OctJoy Online
… In a personality profile interview on JoyNews’ PM Express with Emefa Adeti, she spoke about growing up at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, resisting her parents’ career choice and eventually appreciating the value of her medical training. …
Dr. Ekua Amoakoh recounts childhood at Komfo Anokye and how parents pushed her into the medical profession
16 OctJoy Online
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has inspected work on the ongoing Maternity and Children’s Block project at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi to assess its progress and engage stakeholders on measures to facilitate its completion. …
Parliamentary Select Committee on Health assesses progress of work on KATH maternity block

Society

Mahama announces A&E expansion at four major hospitals

The News

President John Mahama has announced plans to expand accident and emergency centres at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital and 37 Military Hospital, with work to begin next year. The expansion aims to increase emergency bed capacity to at least 10 per cent of each facility's functional bed capacity, with accompanying staff, equipment and supplies.

6 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Mahama announces A&E expansion at four major hospitals
President John Mahama has announced plans to expand accident and emergency centres at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital and 37 Military Hospital, with work to begin next year. The expansion aims to increase emergency bed capacity to at least 10 per cent of each facility's functional bed capacity, with accompanying staff, equipment and supplies.
6 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 3 November

Man in his 40s found dead at KO in Kumasi
A man believed to be in his 40s has been found dead at KO in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, triggering a police investigation. The body has been taken to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for preservation and autopsy, with no arrest made as of the report's filing.
3 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
KMA launches operation to clear unauthorized traders near KATH
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has begun clearing unauthorised commercial vehicle loading points and street trading activities between Bekwai Roundabout and KATH roundabout to restore traffic flow and improve hospital access. The operation, conducted with military personnel, has confiscated goods and impounded vehicles, though some drivers and traders have expressed dissatisfaction while commuters have urged sustained enforcement.
3 November 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 2 November

KMA evicts unauthorised transport operators near Komfo Anokye Hospital
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Security Taskforce evicted unauthorised lorry terminals and traders operating opposite Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to reduce congestion and improve emergency vehicle access. The assembly had previously issued eviction notices, which were ignored, leading to the enforcement action and installation of warning signs along the stretch.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 30 October

KATH reports 4-6 daily stroke cases; neurologist warns young adults affected
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital records between four and six new stroke cases daily, totaling over 1,000 annually, with a neurologist warning that the majority of affected patients are young adults aged 20 to 40 years. The hospital attributes the rising cases to medical and lifestyle-related risk factors including diabetes, hypertension, alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, stress, and lack of physical activity.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Medical Trust Fund seeks US partnerships for cancer care expansion
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is pursuing partnerships with American hospitals, investors and philanthropists to expand cancer treatment and specialist healthcare services in Ghana. The Fund has enrolled over 800 patients and is working on reconstructing cardiac facilities, building oncology centres, and developing a diagnostic imaging centre.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

Man attacks rival with cutlass over girlfriend in Obuasi
A jealous ex-boyfriend attacked Andrews Opoku, 28, with a cutlass at Kwabenakwa in Obuasi, slashing his forehead and palm while Opoku was returning home from visiting his girlfriend. Opoku was hospitalized at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital; police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 28 October

Woman found dead in Tanoso room after days unseen
A 40-year-old bread seller, identified as Anita, was found dead in her room in Tanoso, Kwadaso Municipality, after residents noticed a foul smell and her absence for several days. She was last seen on Sunday and discovered on Wednesday morning after neighbours opened her door.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

96 health facilities under construction across Ashanti Region
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council announced 96 health facilities are under construction in the region, including three by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly: a paediatric clinic, a facility at Moshie Zongo, and a Breast Care Centre at KATH estimated to cost GH¢2,442,959.20 and funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 23 October

Four pupils killed in van crash at Aboabo
A Hyundai van lost control while descending a slope in the Asokore Mampong Municipality and mounted the pavement, killing four pupils aged between five and 12 from the School of Islamic Studies at Akotosu and injuring three others.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 21 October

Four pupils killed in Aboabo van crash; footbridge demanded
Four eight-year-old pupils of the School of Islamic Studies at Akotosu died when a Hyundai van lost control and hit them on a dual carriage road in Aboabo, Asokore Mampong Municipality; three others are receiving treatment. Residents and school authorities have called for immediate construction of a footbridge to prevent future accidents on the road.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Four pupils killed as van crashes into children in Aboabo
Four eight-year-old pupils of the School of Islamic Studies at Akotosu died when a Hyundai van veered off the road and struck them at Aboabo in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, Ashanti Region, on Tuesday. Three other children sustained injuries; two were in critical condition and referred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, while one was in stable condition at Manhyia District Hospital.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

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 →
Ghanaian engineer develops 15 medical devices for healthcare
A clinical engineer at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi has developed more than 15 medical and engineering devices—including X-ray viewers, modified wheelchairs, and a water purity tester—using locally available materials to address healthcare challenges, though financial constraints have prevented certification and commercialisation through the Ghana Standards Authority.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 19 October

Mentorship and virtual guidance reduce KATH maternal deaths
Deputy Health Minister Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah reported that targeted interventions—a mentorship programme for doctors performing caesarean sections and a virtual labour room for remote specialist guidance—helped Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital reduce maternal deaths by 30 per cent in recent months. The Ministry plans to adopt these interventions nationwide, amid broader concern that 445 maternal deaths were recorded in Ghana by mid-year 2026, compared to 419 in the same period in 2025.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Church holds free medical outreach in Krapa, Ejisu
The Calvary Charismatic Centre organised a medical outreach and humanitarian relief programme for residents of Krapa in the Ejisu Municipality as part of its annual "October Commission" initiative. Hundreds participated in health screenings, consultations, medication provision, and received food and clothing, with support from doctors and nurses from Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and other health facilities.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 16 October

NPP spokesperson reveals grandmother was party founding member
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson for NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP's Health Committee, has revealed that her grandmother was a founding member of the party and served as one of its early treasurers in the Ashanti Region. She spent considerable time with her grandmother growing up and credits her with influencing her later involvement in politics.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP health spokesperson recounts family influence toward medicine
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson for NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP Health Committee, has recalled how growing up at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, where her grandmother was Director of Nursing, led her parents to encourage her into medicine, despite her initial resistance.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliamentary committee inspects KATH maternity block amid payment delays
Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Health assessed progress on the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's Maternity and Children's Block project in Kumasi, which has been suspended due to unpaid contractor claims. The project had achieved 75 per cent material procurement and 56 per cent physical construction before work halted.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

GES recommends reposting Obuasi SHTS headmaster after August riot
Ghana Education Service has recommended that the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School and other staff implicated in an August 5 campus riot be reposted to different institutions, following a committee investigation into the disturbance and subsequent sexual abuse allegations.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

KATH catheterisation lab 67% complete, December 2026 target set
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's catheterisation laboratory is 67 percent complete with contractors targeting December 2026 for completion after missing an August deadline, but a Health Committee MP warns that trained specialists and technical staff are critical to ensure the facility delivers adequate cardiac care.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
KATH Mother and Baby Unit stalled; unpaid contractor suspends work
The Mother and Baby Unit project at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi has been suspended for about 14 months due to non-payment to the contractor. Construction materials procured for the facility are deteriorating, becoming defective or expired due to the prolonged delays.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

KATH Mother and Baby Unit stalled 14 months over unpaid contractor debts
A 509-bed Mother and Baby Unit at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ashanti Region has been under construction since 2019 and is approximately 70 per cent complete, but work has been suspended for 14 months due to unpaid contractor arrears, with procured materials deteriorating and warranties expiring.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Man, 22, jailed six years for cutlass assault on student
George Oduro, 22, has been sentenced to six years in prison by the Bekwai Circuit Court for attacking a 16-year-old Senior High School student with a cutlass at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region on September 28, 2026. Oduro pleaded guilty to the charge of causing harm after allegedly mobilising to retaliate over an incident involving a friend.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bekwai MP donates GH¢100,000 to hospital for equipment
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai has donated GH¢100,000 to Bekwai Municipal Hospital to procure specialist equipment following its accreditation as a secondary-level health facility. The funds are intended to address equipment gaps, including dental chairs and an Optical Coherence Tomography machine for the Eye Unit.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

KATH sickle cell, blood bank project stalled by legal dispute
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's Sickle Cell and Blood Bank project has stalled due to a $1.6 million legal dispute between the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and the contractor. The KATH CEO told Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the hospital has requested the Ghana Sickle Cell Foundation hand over the project if GNPC cannot continue funding it.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Government expands emergency capacity at four major hospitals
The Health Minister announced plans to expand emergency care capacity at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and 37 Military Hospital, in response to recommendations from a committee examining Ghana's emergency care challenges. The expansion includes a 400-bed facility at Korle Bu as part of a broader hospital redevelopment, alongside new mother and child centers, fertility centers, theaters, and ICUs.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →