Also known as: UGMC
Teaching hospital in Accra providing specialist care including kidney transplants, nutrition counseling, and emergency services; recently transferred from Ministry of Health to University of Ghana management.
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… Officials from the Ministry visited the boy at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), where medical personnel confirmed that he was responding positively to treatment. …
Gender Ministry monitors North Legon child abuse case, says victim is responding to treatmentDaily Guide
… Her condition, ostium primum atrial septal defect, hole-in-heart, was diagnosed at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Legon. …
Hole-In-Heart Student, 14, Needs HelpJoy Online
… At Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the ambulance crew was reportedly redirected to the University of Ghana Medical Centre while the patient remained critically unstable. …
The avoidable death of Charles Amissah: A national indictment of Ghana’s emergency care systemJoy Online
… The committee further revealed that a final referral was considered to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), but the ambulance crew reportedly declined to proceed. …
Here are the four hospitals Charles Amissah moved through in 118 minutes before he diedJoy Online
… The victim was initially rushed to the FK Effah Community Hospital before being referred to the University of Ghana Medical Centre for further treatment. …
19-year-old student critically injured after being shot during Domeabra-Danchira demolition exerciseJoy Online
… Under the maternal health component, hundreds of mothers will receive screening, counselling, and support through facilities including Lister Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon Hospital, and Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. …
Ghana launches National Mental Health Campaign with 24/7 digital care platformJoy Online
The Founding Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr Darius Kofi Osei, has credited a pivotal period in his youth, living under the strict guidance of his soldier uncle, as the defining moment that transformed his life and set him on the path to medi …
Founding UGMC CEO Dr Osei reveals how his life transformed after living with his soldier uncleJoy Online
The Founding Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr Darius Kofi Osei, has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of his life, revealing how a childhood shaped by quiet sacrifice, family complexity and resilience is now captured in his forthcoming …
‘I thought he was my father until 16’ — Dr Darius Osei shares emotional childhood storyJoy Online
The Founding Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr Darius Kofi Osei, has shared a deeply personal account of how an unplanned journey, shaped by hardship and persistence, led him to the pinnacle of Ghana’s medical leadership. …
‘Medicine was never the plan’ — Dr Darius Osei opens up on journey from childhood to medical leadershipA 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.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
17 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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 →
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.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Jubilare Group and Mental Health Authority of Ghana have launched a Mental Health Campaign 2026 featuring a 24/7 remote mental healthcare platform and support services for over 1,000 mothers, students, and professionals. The initiative aims to expand mental health access through screening and counselling while reducing stigma, addressing data showing nearly 50 per cent of Ghanaian mothers experience perinatal depression and one in three university students experiences anxiety or depression.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Darius Kofi Osei, founding CEO of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, credits living under his soldier uncle's strict guidance as a pivotal moment that transformed his life and set him on the path to medical excellence through discipline and structure.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Founding CEO of the University of Ghana Medical Centre has recounted growing up as a toddler in his mother's classroom because she had no childcare, beginning his early education informally at age four alongside his two brothers in a resource-limited but disciplined household.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Founding CEO of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr Darius Kofi Osei, shared that becoming a doctor was never part of his childhood ambitions but that challenges and persistence gradually steered him toward medicine. Raised in a modest household with his mother working as a teacher, Osei said academic potential and the demands of circumstance led him to pursue the profession.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →