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Tamale Teaching Hospital

Also known as: TTH

Tamale Teaching Hospital — healthcare facility in Ghana's northern region providing services including dialysis, mortuary, physiotherapy, neonatal intensive care, and cardiac services under expansion.

2026-05-052026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Abukari Dokurgu is an End Stage Kidney Disease patient at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) where he is required to undergo three sessions of dialysis weekly.

    Appeal From TTH
  3. Joy Online

    Asked directly whether such cover exists, his answer is blunt: “There is nothing like that.” Professor Adamu Issaka, an associate professor of thoracic surgery at Tamale Teaching Hospital and the University for Development Studies School of Medicine, sees the medical consequences

    Fighting fires, fighting for breath: The hidden health toll on Ghana’s firefighters – and the support that still falls short
  4. Daily Guide

    He stated that the bodies have since been conveyed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary for preservation and a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

    Police Probe Death Of 2 Females At Hotel
  5. Joy Online

    The list also includes Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Ho Teaching Hospital.

    RTI Commission fines 254 public institutions GH¢20,000 each over failure to submit 2025 reports
  6. Joy Online

    The bodies have since been conveyed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary, where they will undergo preservation and a post-mortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.

    Police investigate deaths of two women found in Tamale hotel, IGP deploys special team
  7. Joy Online

    The bodies have since been conveyed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital mortuary for preservation and a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

    Police investigate deaths of two Beninese women found in Tamale hotel room
  8. July 2026
  9. Daily Guide

    Ghana’s tallest man, Abdul Samad Sulemana, has passed on at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH).

    Tallest Man Dies In Tamale
  10. Joy Online

    He reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment following a deterioration in his condition.

    Ghana’s tallest man, Abdul-Samed Sulemana, is dead
  11. Joy Online

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has donated five oxygen concentrators, including one mobile oxygen concentrator, to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital to support the care of newborns requiring oxygen therapy.

    Tamale Teaching Hospital NICU receives five oxygen concentrators to support newborn care
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    The management and staff of Shekinah Glory Bakery have renovated the children’s unit of the Physiotherapy Department of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to create a more child-friendly environment for young patients receiving rehabilitation services.

    Shekinah Glory Bakery renovates children’s physiotherapy unit at TTH

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Kidney patient appeals for funds for transplant procedure

    Abukari Dokurgu, an End Stage Kidney Disease patient at Tamale Teaching Hospital, requires between $30,000–$35,000 for a local kidney transplant or $35,000–$45,000 abroad. He currently undergoes three weekly dialysis sessions at GH¢400 each, and his family is appealing for public contributions to fund the procedure.

    18 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 17 August

  1. Ghana's firefighters face hidden health risks with inadequate support

    Firefighters in Ghana, including 15-year veteran Station Officer Abubakar Mohammed, worry about developing lung disease from smoke exposure without adequate equipment like breathing apparatus, yet occupational health concerns are rarely studied or discussed in the country.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Police investigate death of two females found in Tamale hotel

    Two female bodies believed to be Benin nationals were found in a room at Cab Hospitality Hotel in Tamale's Gbewa Residential Area. Police have commenced investigations with assistance from a special team deployed by the Inspector-General of Police, and the bodies have been sent to Tamale Teaching Hospital Mortuary for post-mortem examination.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 5 August

  1. RTI Commission fines 254 institutions GH¢20,000 each for missed reports

    The Right to Information Commission has imposed an administrative penalty of GH¢20,000 on 254 public institutions, including the Ghana Police Service, all five teaching hospitals, major public universities, and security agencies, for failing to submit their 2025 Right to Information annual reports as required by law.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Police investigate deaths of two women in Tamale hotel

    Ghana Police launched investigations after discovering the bodies of two women, believed to be Beninese nationals, in a Cab Hospitality Hotel room in Tamale on August 3. The Inspector-General of Police deployed a special team to support the probe, and the bodies have been taken for post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Police investigate deaths of two Beninese women in Tamale hotel

    The Northern Regional Police Command is investigating the deaths of two women believed to be nationals of Benin, whose bodies were found in a Cab Hospitality Hotel room in Tamale on August 3. The bodies have been taken to the Tamale Teaching Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination, and the Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special investigation team to assist.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ghana's tallest man Abdul Samad Sulemana dies in Tamale

    Abdul Samad Sulemana, Ghana's tallest man at 7ft 8inches, has died at Tamale Teaching Hospital from complications of gigantism, a growth disorder. He had been receiving medical support from businessman Ibrahim Mahama.

    28 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 27 July

  1. Ghana's tallest man Abdul-Samed Sulemana dies from gigantism complications

    Abdul-Samed Sulemana, believed to be Ghana's tallest man, has died at Tamale Teaching Hospital after complications from gigantism. He was 33 years old and had recently received a pledge of financial support from businessman Ibrahim Mahama for his medical treatment.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Tamale Teaching Hospital NICU receives five oxygen concentrators

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has donated five oxygen concentrators, including one mobile unit, to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Tamale Teaching Hospital to support newborn care requiring oxygen therapy. The equipment is expected to improve the hospital's ability to respond to increasing demand for critical neonatal care.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Shekinah Glory Bakery renovates children's physiotherapy unit at TTH

    Shekinah Glory Bakery has renovated the children's unit of the Physiotherapy Department at Tamale Teaching Hospital, adding colourful artwork, toys, and play materials to create a more child-friendly environment for young patients undergoing rehabilitation services.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 20 July

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund administrator reports life-saving impact

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, now an operational institution, has completed a pilot programme providing financial support to 50 patients with chronic non-communicable diseases and is undertaking nationwide assessments to identify healthcare infrastructure gaps ahead of broader rollout.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Tamale Teaching Hospital screens 210 at prison health outreach

    A six-member medical team from Tamale Teaching Hospital conducted a two-day tuberculosis contact tracing, screening, immunisation, and mental health outreach at Tamale Central Prison, reaching 126 prison officers and POA members and 84 inmates. Beneficiaries received TB immunisation, counselling, sputum sample collection, and mental health education sessions.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Police arrest two Nigerians in Tamale murder case

    The Northern Regional Police Command arrested two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, on July 11 in connection with the murder of 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, whose body was found in his bedroom at Sanzirigu with a deep forehead wound and a towel in his mouth; the suspects were apprehended at Tatale while allegedly attempting to escape to Togo.

    13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 12 July

  1. Two Nigerians arrested over compatriot's murder in Tamale

    Northern Regional Police arrested two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, at the Ghana-Togo border in connection with the alleged murder of 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, whose body was found in his Sanzirigu residence with a deep forehead wound and towel in mouth. Police said the suspects allegedly confessed during interrogation to conspiring to kill the deceased following a dispute over proceeds from alleged internet fraud.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mahama announces cardiac care expansion to middle and northern Ghana

    President Mahama has announced plans to expand specialised cardiovascular care across Ghana through the establishment of new comprehensive cardiology centres at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Tamale Teaching Hospital, aiming to bring advanced cardiac services closer to millions of Ghanaians in the middle and northern regions.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Tamale Cardiology Centre remains on track for August completion

    Contractors assured the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Tamale Teaching Hospital management that the ultra-modern Cardiology Centre is on schedule for completion by end of August, with project engineers working around the clock to meet the deadline. When finished, the facility will serve as a major referral hub for advanced heart care in Northern Ghana, reducing the need for patients to travel to Accra or Kumasi for specialized cardiac services.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. TTH Cardiology Centre on track for August completion

    Contractors building an ultra-modern Cardiology Centre at Tamale Teaching Hospital have assured the Ghana Medical Trust Fund that the project remains scheduled for completion by the end of August. Once completed, the centre is expected to serve as a major referral hub for advanced heart care in Northern Ghana, offering comprehensive cardiovascular services including advanced diagnostic and interventional procedures.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana Medical Trust Fund appeals to chiefs for healthcare access

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government efforts expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The delegation, led by Board Chairperson Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said traditional leaders are essential partners in ensuring the Fund's benefits reach communities across the country.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 6 July

  1. GMTF and Tamale Teaching Hospital strengthen healthcare partnership

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund and Tamale Teaching Hospital held a review meeting to assess their partnership progress and strengthen specialized healthcare delivery. The meeting evaluated the Trust Fund's 50-patient pilot programme, under which Tamale Teaching Hospital provided care for four patients, and aimed to identify improvements as the programme expands.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Medical Trust Fund partners with House of Chiefs

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), established under Act 1144 (2025) to cover non-communicable disease costs not included in the National Health Insurance Scheme, has met with the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to discuss a strategic partnership for community education and public awareness about the fund's services.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 3 July

  1. National House of Chiefs backs Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    The National House of Chiefs has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which was established to reduce the financial burden on patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. The chiefs committed to champion the initiative nationwide to help ensure more Ghanaians living with chronic diseases benefit from financial assistance for specialised healthcare.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Telecel leadership meets President Mahama on investment plans

    Senior leadership of Telecel Group met with President John Dramani Mahama to reaffirm their long-term commitment to Ghana's digital infrastructure and telecommunications sector, with 2026 marked as a year of significant network expansion alongside investments in digital education and healthcare initiatives.

    1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 30 June

  1. MTN donates 3,888 hospital beds to seven public facilities

    MTN Ghana has donated 3,888 hospital beds and medical accessories to seven public health facilities nationwide as part of its 2026 "21 Days of Y'ello Care" campaign and 30th anniversary celebrations. The donation includes refurbished beds, ward screens, drip stands, and other equipment, and was accompanied by handwashing station installations, health outreaches, and medical bill assistance.

    30 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana has two functional MRI machines in public hospitals

    A nationwide assessment by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) found only two functional MRI machines in government health facilities, along with five mammogram machines and two radiotherapy machines across the country. The fund has identified acquiring additional MRI scanners as an immediate priority to address major gaps in capacity to diagnose and treat chronic non-communicable diseases.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. NPP calls for arrest over alleged assault on social media activist

    The opposition NPP's Savannah Regional leadership has demanded the Ghana Police Service arrest and prosecute Fuseini Sorku over the alleged assault of social media activist Yussif Abdul-Hakim in Tamale on June 6, 2026. The party alleged the attack was carried out by an NDC supporter and warned of a growing culture of political violence in the region.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Telecel invests US$5m to train 100,000 coders in Ghana

    Telecommunications giant Telecel Ghana has committed US$5million to support the government's One Million Coders initiative, undertaking to train 100,000 beneficiaries through its digital learning platform 'Start to Go' as part of efforts to accelerate digital skills development.

    5 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Tamale High Court sentences four to eight years for kidnapping

    Four men — Haruna Seidu, Osman Sambo, Amadu Aminu and Hoyeefe Amadu — have been convicted and sentenced to eight years' imprisonment with hard labour by Tamale High Court Two for conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping, causing harm and threat of death. They abducted a man at Wapuli and demanded ransom; police arrested them while they were sharing the GH¢90,000 ransom money, and the court ordered GH¢70,010 of recovered ransom to be returned to the complainant's brother.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Mahama ends automatic tax waivers for medical equipment imports

    President Mahama announced on Wednesday that government will no longer grant blanket tax exemptions for imported medical equipment, but will consider future applications on a case-by-case basis with favorable assessment. He made the statement while commissioning a PET CT scan facility at the Sweden-Ghana Medical Centre in Accra.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. MahamaCares Patient Support Programme launches in 29 hospitals

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator announced that the MahamaCares Patient Support Programme will initially operate through 29 strategically selected hospitals across Ghana to ensure equitable access to specialised healthcare services. The programme includes a digital platform for patient registration and claims processing, and trained patient navigators to support patients throughout treatment.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

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