The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed plans to elevate the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, also known as Ridge Hospital, into a Teaching Hospital.

He highlighted this move as part of a broader initiative aimed at strengthening Ghana’s healthcare sector and expanding medical training opportunities.

Speaking on JoyNews TV, Mr. Akandoh reiterated the government's dedication to establishing a regional hospital in each of the country’s sixteen regions.

He also emphasized the need to renovate and upgrade existing healthcare facilities to improve efficiency and maintain high standards in medical service delivery.

“We are also looking at upgrading some of the already existing health facilities,” he stated. “You don’t build new ones and leave already existing ones to deteriorate. So we are looking at improving Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and upgrading Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.”

The Minister provided further details on the planned upgrade of Ridge Hospital,“We are considering upgrading the Greater Accra Regional Hospital into a Teaching Hospital. We are also exploring ways to increase the number of CHPS compounds in the country and integrate healthcare facilities to enhance efficiency.”

The planned upgrade of Ridge Hospital aims to strengthen medical education, enhance healthcare services, and improve Ghana’s medical infrastructure, ensuring citizens have better access to quality care.