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Part of situation: Ghana healthcare infrastructure expansion (3 clusters)

Ghana President Mahama announces hospital emergency unit expansions

Ghana healthcare emergency medical services hospital expansion no-bed syndrome John Dramani Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a strategic plan to expand emergency units at four major hospitals to combat the country’s “no-bed syndrome.” The expansion, scheduled to begin in 2027, will target Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and the 37 Military Hospital.

Under the new initiative, each facility is required to reserve at least 10 per cent of its functional beds for emergency care. For instance, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, which currently has 65 emergency beds out of 1,500 functional beds, would see its capacity increase to at least 150. The government pledged to support these expansions with additional medical personnel, equipment, oxygen, and essential supplies.

To improve coordination, the Ministry of Health is piloting an Integrated Bed Management and Referral Coordination System (IBMRC). This digital platform will link several major facilities, including the University of Ghana Medical Centre and the National Ambulance Service, to help healthcare teams identify available capacity and manage patient transfers. Additionally, the Ghana Armed Forces Critical Care and Emergency Hospital has been opened to civilian patients to provide immediate relief for critical cases.

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Ghana · Ghana Medical Association · John Dramani Mahama · John Mahama · Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital · Korle Bu Teaching Hospital · Ministry of Health · Tamale Teaching Hospital

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Medical Superintendents call for stronger emergency care to tackle no-bed syndrome [www.myjoyonline.com]
No-bed syndrome: Mahama orders bigger emergency units [3news.com]
Mahama unveils emergency-capacity plan to tackle Ghana’s ‘no-bed syndrome’ [ghanaguardian.com]
President Mahama announces recruitment of 16,000 health workers this year [www.ghanamma.com]
Doctors’ welfare remains central to our work - Ghana Medical Association President [www.gbcghanaonline.com]
No Bed Syndrome: Mahama Announces Expansion of Emergency Units at Korle Bu, KATH, Tamale and 37 Military Hospital [abcnewsgh.com]
GMA Calls for Emergency Care Act to End 'No Bed Syndrome' [chale.news]
Medical Superintendents call for stronger emergency care to tackle no-bed syndrome [ghananewss.com]
No-bed syndrome: Mahama targets 10% emergency bed capacity at major hospitals [kessbenonline.com]
Gvt Remains Committed To Build Strong, Capable Health Workforce [www.newziana.co.zw]
No Bed Syndrome: Mahama announces expansion of accident and emergency centres at four major hospitals - Otec 102.9 FM [otecfmghana.com]