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Tamale Teaching Hospital

Also known as: TTH

Teaching hospital in Tamale providing services including renal care, cardiac facilities, mortuary, and autopsy services.

2026-05-052026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The selected facilities include the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Sunyani Teaching Hospital, and the University of Ghana Medical Centre, among others. …

    MahamaCares programme to launch through 29 hospitals nationwide — Obuobia Darko-Opoku
  3. Joy Online

    … The facilities include Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, Sunyani Teaching Hospital and University of Ghana Medical Centre, among several others. …

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

    … The company also donated one baby incubator each to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital to support neonatal healthcare delivery. …

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

    … In the health sector, he said support to the Tamale Teaching Hospital has improved healthcare delivery in the northern regions, while new CHPS compounds have been completed at Kudula and Dohinayili. …

    Tamale Mayor pledges transparency as assembly outlines development agenda
  6. Joy Online

    … The initiative also seeks to improve neonatal healthcare delivery through the donation of baby incubators to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and the Tamale Teaching Hospital to support the care and survival of newborn babies requiring critical attention. …

    Ernest Chemists supports 100 mothers with GH₵200k medical bill intervention
  7. Joy Online

    … Four died instantly, while the only survivor sustained critical injuries and was taken to the Salaga Hospital before being referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital for further treatment. …

    East Gonja: Tipper truck accident kills 4, one critically injured at Kinkinlin near Makango
  8. Daily Guide

    … She was referred to the facility from the Tamale Teaching Hospital to the UGMC. According to Dr. …

    Hole-In-Heart Student, 14, Needs Help
  9. Joy Online

    … Four victims died instantly, while one survivor sustained severe injuries and was initially taken to the Salaga Government Hospital before being referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital for specialised treatment. …

    Pregnant woman, her daughter and two others killed in Savannah Region road crash
  10. The Chronicle

    … He noted that the bad state of the road was particularly worrying because of its impact on healthcare delivery in the region, explaining that critically ill patients referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital were often exposed to additional risks and delays during transit. …

    Minister calls for immediate rehabilitation of Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway
  11. Joy Online

    … He explained that critically ill patients referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital are often exposed to additional risks and delays during transit. …

    Gov’t urged to urgently rehabilitate Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway

Yesterday

  1. Three siblings found dead in locked vehicle in Tamale

    Three missing brothers aged seven, five and three were found dead in a parked vehicle at Kobilmahagu Zuo in Tamale's Northern Region; they may have been trapped inside. The vehicle's owner is in police custody assisting investigations, and the bodies have been sent to Tamale Teaching Hospital for autopsy.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 5 October

  1. Three missing children found dead in parked vehicle in Tamale

    Three children aged three, five and eight, who went missing on Saturday in the Koblimahagu Zuo community in Tamale, were found dead inside a locked parked vehicle. The vehicle owner is in police custody as investigations continue to determine the circumstances of their death.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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 →

Monday 28 September

  1. Man sentenced to 10 years for sexual assault of 11-year-old girl

    Tibini Atta Tibini Atta, 37, was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment by the Gender Circuit Court in Tamale after pleading guilty to defiling an 11-year-old girl in the Kpandai District on September 24, 2026. The victim was treated at Kpandai District Hospital and subsequently referred to Tamale Teaching Hospital, where she is responding to treatment.

    28 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Man sentenced 10 years for defiling girl in Kpandai District

    A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to defiling an 11-year-old girl at Digangan in the Kpandai District. The victim sustained injuries requiring treatment at Tamale Teaching Hospital and is responding to care.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 19 September

  1. MTN Ghana expands Savannahfest football tournament in Northern Region

    MTN Ghana has expanded its Savannahfest community football gala from four teams last year to 16 teams competing across the Northern Region, with the aim of fostering community unity and identifying grassroots talent for development to the highest levels of the sport.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Novartis pledges support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund expansion

    Global healthcare company Novartis has expressed support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, with its President of Global Health signalling willingness to collaborate on research, medical equipment provision, and healthcare professional training to improve access to specialised care for Ghanaians with chronic diseases.

    16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Ghana Medical Trust Fund helps 110 children receive heart care

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has enabled more than 150 cardiac patients, including about 110 children, to access lifesaving heart treatment at the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital during its first year of operation.

    14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana Medical Trust Fund supports 110 children at Cardiothoracic Centre

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund marked its first anniversary by providing financial support for cardiac treatment to more than 110 children at the National Cardiothoracic Centre at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, removing barriers to lifesaving care for families unable to afford treatment.

    14 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 →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Dialysis patient dies at Tamale Teaching Hospital during power outage

    Sumaila Amadu, a 32-year-old chronic kidney disease patient, died on August 25, 2026, during a dialysis session at Tamale Teaching Hospital's Renal Clinic. His family alleges he died because a power blackout cut off oxygen supply, as the hospital's standby power plant was not working and oxygen was reportedly unavailable at the clinic.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Dialysis patient dies at Tamale Teaching Hospital during power outage

    A 32-year-old chronic kidney disease patient died at Tamale Teaching Hospital's Renal Clinic on August 25, 2026, during a dialysis session when a power blackout occurred. His family alleges that the hospital's standby power plant was not working and oxygen was unavailable, contributing to his death.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Police arrest two suspects in Yidani chief murder case

    The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects, Majejiba Magne (25) and Haruna Nlegle (34), in connection with the shooting death of Yidani's enskinned chief Naa Ntimla Nwenisim and his son Ntimla Bilaga on August 14, 2026. The two were shot in their residence by armed men; post-mortem findings confirmed death from multiple shotgun injuries.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →

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