Also known as: TTH
Teaching hospital in Tamale providing services including renal care, cardiac facilities, mortuary, and autopsy services.
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… Opoku-Agyemang said the government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, was also investing in modern cardiology centres at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Tamale Teaching Hospital. …
Vice President reaffirms commitment to NCD care under MahamaCaresThree 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →