Mahama commissions 85-bed ward complex at Police Hospital
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a modern 85-bed ward complex at the Ghana Police Hospital in Accra to expand the facility’s capacity and improve healthcare services for police personnel and the general public.
Named the Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex, the facility brings the hospital’s total bed capacity to more than 200, creating additional space for patients and allowing more specialised medical services to be provided on site.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno described the project as a significant milestone in efforts to improve healthcare for police officers.
He said the facility reinforced the principle that health is a fundamental human right, noting that police officers’ ability to protect lives and property depends largely on their physical and mental well-being.
Established about 50 years ago primarily to serve police officers and their dependants, the hospital has expanded its services to the general public, particularly in emergencies. It also treats accident victims, officers injured while on duty, unidentified persons, and victims of violent crimes and sexual abuse.
The IGP said the hospital’s growing responsibilities had increased pressure on its existing infrastructure, making further investment necessary to meet the healthcare needs of both police personnel and the wider public.
The new complex features separate male and female medical and surgical wards, alongside dedicated male and female paediatric wards. According to Mr Yohuno, the paediatric unit is the first of its kind at the hospital since it was established five decades ago.
The facility also includes diagnostic and patient-monitoring equipment, an in-house laboratory, a pharmacy, an elevator for transporting patients and medical supplies, administrative offices, and parking space for about 50 vehicles. A welfare shop has also been provided for patients and other users.
Mr Yohuno said the additional wards would enable the hospital to provide more specialised treatment on site, reducing the need to transfer patients to other facilities and minimising the related costs and inconvenience.
He also outlined other recent improvements at the hospital, including the renovation of the emergency unit, refurbishment of the mortuary, the establishment of a facility for unidentified accident and emergency victims, and the introduction of electronic medical records.
The IGP further disclosed that the approximately 100-bed Tamale Police Hospital had been completed and equipped, extending investments in police healthcare beyond Accra.
He emphasised the need to maintain the new complex to high standards, noting that its long-term upkeep would be as important as its construction.
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