Achimota Hospital

Achimota Hospital
Ministry of Health
Geography
Location	Achimota, Okaikwei North Municipal District, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Organisation
Care system	Public - Ghana Health Service
Services
Emergency department	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

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

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

In September 2021, Akosua Agyapong allegedly accused a doctor at the hospital of delays leading to the death of Nana Ampadu.^[17]

Initiative

In 2025, the hospital partnered with Reflo Company Limited to screen and educate women on cervical cancer.^[18]

Donations

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