Achimota Hospital
| Achimota Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Health | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Achimota, Okaikwei North Municipal District, Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
| Organisation | |
| Public - Ghana Health Service | |
| Services | |
| Yes | |
| Links | |
| Website | Achimota Hospital |
Achimota Hospital (also known as Achimota Government Hospital,[1] or Achimota District Hospital,[2] or Achimota Municipal Hospital[3]) is a healthcare facility located in Achimota, a suburb of Accra in the Okaikoi North District in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.[4][5][6] The hospital serves more than 10 communities which includes Achimota, Kissieman, Ofankor, Pokuase, Haatso, Lapaz, Dome and Amasaman.[7]
History
[edit]The hospital was established in 1927 by the Achimota School authorities after the establishment of the school in 1917.[8]
As at 2015, the Disease Control officer was Mr Michael Alexander Garr and the Administrator of the hospital was Mr Atindaana N. Nsobila.[9] The Medical Superintendent of the hospital was Dr Mildred B. Kumassah.[10]
As at 2020, the Acting Medical Superintendent of the hospital was Dr Salamatu Attah Nantogma.[11][12]
As at 2025, the Administrator of the hospital was Bernard Fiifi Polley.[13][14]
Facilities
[edit]The hospital has the Children's Outpatient Department, the general OPD and washrooms.[13] It also has an ultramodern emergency block with male, female and children wards, a paediatric unit, a pharmacy, doctor and nurse rest room and an accounts office.[15][16]
Controversy
[edit]In September 2021, Akosua Agyapong allegedly accused a doctor at the hospital of delays leading to the death of Nana Ampadu.[17]
Initiative
[edit]In 2025, the hospital partnered with Reflo Company Limited to screen and educate women on cervical cancer.[18]
Donations
[edit]In 2020, the Melcom Care Foundation donated office furniture to the hospital.[19]
In 2023, Mr. Mac-Reuben Kumah, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of G7 Security Systems Limited donated items to the hospital.[20]
In 2024, SHEROES Global donated items to newborns at the hospital.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "Covid-19: 10 food vendors, 3 taxi drivers test positive at Achimota Hospital". AdomOnline.com. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ^ "Mintah Akandoh pays surprise visit to Achimota Hospital, urges reduction in long waiting hours". Ghana Web. 2 August 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ^ "Health Minister urges Achimota Hospital to address patient delays". 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ "Kharis Haven is H.E.R Haven Donates to Children and Women's Wards on Christmas Day - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-12-29. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ "Water shortage hits Achimota hospital as patients fetch water with buckets". GhanaWeb. 2020-03-12. Archived from the original on 2025-01-05. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ "About 100,000 people to receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Accra". Ghana Business News. 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ "Achimota Hospital theatre shut down over broken down anaesthetic machine". Graphic Online. Archived from the original on 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ Addo, Christiana Osaebea; Esena, Reuben Kwasi (2014). "Trends in laboratory confirmation of malaria cases in the Achimota Hospital in Accra, Ghana" (PDF). International Journal of Development and Sustainability. 3 (4): 679–691 – via ISDS Journals.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ "Achimota Hospital records seven cholera cases". GhanaWeb. 2015-07-03. Archived from the original on 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ "We're Suffering – Achimota Hospital Cries Out". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ Okertchiri, Jamila Akweley (2020-09-15). "Melcom Supports Achimota Hospital Maternity Unit". DailyGuide Network. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ "COVID 19: Achimota Retail Centre donates medical supplies to Achimota Hospital". 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ a b "Achimota Hospital gets facelift to improve healthcare services". Ghana Web. 5 April 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ^ Agbenorsi, Justice (12 April 2025). "NGO supports Achimota Hospital". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ^ Kuffour Senyah, Yaa (12 December 2022). "Achimota Hospital gets GH¢4m emergency block". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ^ Offei, Elizabeth; Arthur, Abigail (2022-12-10). "Achimota Hospital gets GH¢4 million emergency block". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ Anderson, Linda (2021-09-29). "Akosua Agyapong: Veteran Musician Alleges that Delays by Achimota Hospital Doctor Killed Nana Ampadu - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ "Reflo Company Ltd partners Achimota Hospital to combat cervical cancer". 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ Ghalley, Prince (2020-09-16). "Melcom donates furniture to Achimota Hospital". Retrieved 2026-06-21.
- ^ Dzokpo, Isaac Kofi (27 October 2023). "G7 Security Systems CEO Donates To Achimota Hospital To Mark His Birthday". News Ghana. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ^ "Surprise For Achimota Hospital Newborns". DailyGuide Network. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2026-06-21.