University of Ghana Medical Centre — Teaching hospital conducting kidney transplants, clinical trials, and health research, currently transitioning to University of Ghana control.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to quality patient care amid criticism of its services, urging patients and their relatives to use the hospital’s established complaint channels when they have concerns. …
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has demanded a retraction and apology from Ghanaian American comedian Michael Blackson over his description of the facility as the “worst hospital in Ghana.” UGMC says the comments have damaged its reputation and do not reflect the ho …
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has disputed claims made on social media by comedian Michael Blackson concerning the treatment given to his late mother, saying a review found that the allegations did not accurately reflect what happened during her stay at the hospit …
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has responded to allegations by Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson following the death of his 83-year-old mother at the facility, saying some of the claims made about her care do not reflect the events that occurred. …
American-Ghanaian comedian Michael Blackson has criticised the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) following the death of his mother at the facility, alleging misdiagnosis, poor patient care and excessive charges. …
… Mary’s Hospital, Tema General Hospital, the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), as well as government hospitals at Atiwa East in the Eastern Region and Mampong in the Ashanti Region. …
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has announced the successful completion of four additional kidney transplant procedures, bringing the total number of successful transplants carried out at the facility to 15. …
… Drawing a comparison with Accra, he noted that the capital has several major health facilities capable of handling emergencies. “If we are in Accra, we know that if there’s serious emergencies of that level, you have UGMC, Ridge Hospital, you have 37 Military Hospital, even to so …
Associate Professor Evelyn Bonnie has called for sustained government investment in health research and human capacity development to help Ghana translate scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions and retain skilled researchers. She made the remarks at the UGMC Research Symposium, themed "From Bench to Bedside," which seeks to strengthen the link between scientific research and clinical practice.
Associate Professor Evelyn Bonnie has called for sustained government investment in health research and human capacity development to help Ghana translate scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions and retain skilled researchers. She made the remarks at the UGMC Research Symposium, themed "From Bench to Bedside," which seeks to strengthen the link between scientific research and clinical practice.
A delegation of Ghanaian actors including Eunice Banini, Yvonne Nelson, Akrobeto, and others visited the family of veteran actress Grace Nortey to pay respects following her death on August 26, 2026, at age 89. The group signed the Book of Condolence and presented 21 packs of bottled water to the family, with funeral arrangements to be communicated through liaison Dinah Gbatey.
Ghanaian veteran actress Grace Nortey died on August 26, 2026. Politicians including Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as well as actors and musicians, paid tribute to her five-decade career in Ghana's creative arts.
Ghana has been selected as one of eight countries worldwide to pilot a WHO benchmarking tool designed to assess and strengthen institutional capacity for conducting high-quality clinical trials. The tool examines seven functional areas across 32 objectives and 112 outcomes, and 13 Ghanaian institutions participated in an assessment exercise.
Grace Nortey, a pioneering Ghanaian actress with a career spanning more than five decades in theatre, television and film, has died at 89. She was known for strong-willed female characters and appeared in productions including Obra, Osofo Dadzie, the 1986 film Juju, and the 2015 Netflix film Beasts of No Nation.
A Principal Nutrition Officer at the University of Ghana Medical Centre says kontomire (cocoyam leaves) has higher protein, Vitamin A, and fibre levels than broccoli and spinach, and encourages Ghanaians to consume indigenous vegetables that are readily available and cost-effective.
A Dietician at the University of Ghana Medical Centre cautioned that excessive heat, water, and cooking time can significantly reduce the nutritional value of meals, particularly vegetables. She advised using cooking methods involving less heat and water, and noted that some traditional cooking practices were designed to retain more nutritional content.
Professor Nick Ossei-Gerning, a consultant cardiologist, has been installed as the new Effiduasehene, succeeding the late Nana Adu Ameyaw who died in January 2026 after a 35-year reign. The 61-year-old chief took the oath of allegiance at an installation ceremony in the Ashanti region.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has rejected comedian Michael Blackson's description of the facility as the "worst hospital in Ghana" following his mother's death, demanding a retraction and apology. The hospital's Director of Medical Affairs said hospital performance should be assessed using objective indicators and that the medical team followed established protocols in treating Blackson's 83-year-old mother, who was referred with a severe infection and spent eight weeks in treatment.
Police are investigating an alleged assault of an ICU nurse at the University of Ghana Medical Centre involving Michael Blackson's sister during a dispute over ICU access protocols while Blackson's mother was receiving treatment. The hospital says the nurse was enforcing established ICU safety and infection-control protocols when the disagreement escalated and the nurse was allegedly slapped.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has responded to public criticism of its services, including concerns raised by comedian Michael Blackson about his mother's care, by reaffirming its commitment to patient care and urging patients to use the hospital's formal complaint channels rather than social media.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has demanded a retraction and apology from Ghanaian American comedian Michael Blackson over his description of the facility as the "worst hospital in Ghana," stating the comments damaged its reputation. UGMC management rejected allegations of misdiagnosis or negligence in the treatment of Blackson's mother, saying clinicians followed standard protocols and that the infection with which she was admitted was ultimately responsible for her death.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has disputed claims made by comedian Michael Blackson on social media about the treatment his 83-year-old mother received before her death at the facility on July 16, 2026. UGMC said a review found the allegations contained "numerous inaccuracies" and did not reflect the medical care provided, though it cited patient confidentiality in declining to release treatment details.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has responded to allegations by Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson following his mother's death at the facility, saying her care followed medical standards and that Blackson's social media account contained "numerous inaccuracies." Blackson had accused the hospital of misdiagnosis, prioritising finances over patient care, and lack of compassion, and claimed a staff member showed no sympathy and a worker requested a tip.
American-Ghanaian comedian Michael Blackson has criticised the University of Ghana Medical Centre following his mother's death there, alleging misdiagnosis, poor patient care, and excessive charges. He described the facility as "the worst hospital in Ghana" and claimed staff prioritised money over patient welfare.
President Mahama assured that the University of Ghana Medical Centre will be transferred from the Ministry of Health to the University, and pledged that no capable Ghanaian will be denied access to higher education due to financial constraints. He highlighted the "NoFeeStress" initiative to support first-year students.
President Mahama assured the University of Ghana that the University of Ghana Medical Centre will be transferred from the Ministry of Health to the University, following a committee's submission of its report. He said the next step is the presentation of a transition roadmap for execution, and pledged the government's commitment to the centre serving as a hub for teaching, research, specialist training, and healthcare delivery.
Former MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has donated vehicles and medical equipment to the Ghana Police Service and 17 health facilities across the country to mark his 66th birthday, including a pickup vehicle and 15 motorbikes for police operations and medical supplies such as incubators and warmers for hospitals nationwide.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has completed four additional kidney transplant procedures, bringing its total to 15 successful transplants since beginning the programme two years ago in June 2024, marking a significant milestone for Ghana's growing organ transplant capacity.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has highlighted critical equipment operating around the clock at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital due to relentless patient demand from Ghana and neighbouring countries. Following talks with government officials, the association suspended its planned strike and called for the reinstatement of suspended KATH Chief Executive Officer Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, as well as urgent retooling of the facility to manage the pressure it faces.
The Head of Paediatric Nephrology at the University of Ghana Medical Centre warns that exposure to toxic pollutants and heavy metals, particularly from illegal mining, is driving rising cases of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure among children. She notes that delayed diagnosis allows the disease to progress to advanced stages, and that heavy metals such as mercury accumulate in fish and polluted water bodies.
The Director of the Medical Training and Simulation Centre at the University of Ghana Medical Centre has called for Essential Emergency and Critical Care to be incorporated into the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative to strengthen emergency response and reduce preventable deaths. He stated that integrating EECC into the policy framework would improve healthcare delivery at district, regional and tertiary facilities by equipping health professionals with necessary systems, coordination and training.
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.
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.
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.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has followed up on an alleged child abuse case in Accra where a young boy was reportedly tied to a motorbike and dragged, confirming that the child is responding positively to treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre but remains traumatised and in severe pain. The Ministry's team is coordinating with police investigations and has recommended psychosocial and social welfare support for the family.
Lovejoy Kawe Tugwagwa, a form one student at St. Francis of Assisi in Jirapa, Upper West Region, has been diagnosed with ostium primum atrial septal defect (hole-in-heart) at the University of Ghana Medical Centre and requires open heart surgery costing GH¢75,000 to close the defect and repair the Mitral Valve.
A committee report into the death of Charles Amissah from severe arm injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on 6 February 2026 concludes his death was avoidable through basic interventions including wound compression, fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion. The report documents systemic failures across multiple institutions—ambulance services, triage systems, emergency departments, clinical leadership and professional ethics—as the patient arrived alive at three major health facilities but was failed at each critical stage of trauma response.
An investigative committee reconstructed the timeline of Charles Amissah's death following a hit-and-run incident near Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra on February 6, 2026. The 29-year-old engineer was transported through multiple hospitals without being stabilised, with the committee documenting a chain of movement that ended in his death after more than an hour of attempts to secure definitive care.
A 19-year-old Senior High School student was shot in the stomach on May 6 during a demolition exercise at Domeabra-Danchira in the Ga South Municipality, with police officers deployed to supervise. The student's condition remains critical and he was referred from FK Effah Community Hospital to the University of Ghana Medical Centre.