Mahama commissions 85-bed ward complex at Police Hospital, announces expansion plans
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned an 85-bed ward complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery for police personnel and the general public.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, President Mahama reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services within the security agencies and announced plans to complete the hospital’s long-delayed expansion project.
He said the expansion would increase the hospital’s capacity by an additional 106 beds and provide essential medical facilities, including an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an accident and emergency centre, surgical theatres, consulting rooms and advanced diagnostic equipment.
The President also announced the donation of two ambulances to enhance emergency response and patient care at the facility.
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, described the new ward complex as an investment in the welfare of personnel who risk their lives to protect the country.
He said the project reflected the government’s commitment to strengthening public institutions and ensuring that security personnel had access to quality healthcare.
Mr Muntaka expressed gratitude to the President for supporting improvements in healthcare infrastructure and working conditions within the Ghana Police Service.
He added that the facility would benefit not only police officers but also their families and members of the public.
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, also welcomed the development, stressing that the health and well-being of police personnel were essential to the effective performance of their duties.
The newly commissioned complex features separate male and female medical and surgical wards, as well as dedicated paediatric wards for boys and girls.
It is equipped with diagnostic and patient-monitoring equipment, an in-house laboratory, a pharmacy and other supporting facilities.
The commissioning forms part of broader efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure within the security services and ensure better medical care for personnel who serve and protect the nation.
By Esther Padmore Amonoo
