Dismissed Medical Director of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, hitherto known as Ridge Hospital, Dr Thomas Anaba, says the Minister of Health completely erred in relieving him of his post. He has therefore declared to “put an eagle eye” on Kwaku Agyemang-Manu “or else he will cause another blunder”. Dr Anaba has been unhappy with … Read more
Head of Surgical Unit at the refurbished Ridge Hospital says the resplendent edifice is a source of attraction to expatriate medical practitioners. Ralph Armah said both workers and patients are now happy to move into the facility and provide the needed services since the perennial problem of shortage of bed no longer exists. “For us, … Read more
Minister of Health Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has discounted reports that he terminated the appointment of the Medical Director of the Ridge Hospital without recourse to due process. According to him, he only reassigned Dr Thomas Anaba to the University of Development Studies (UDS), where he he has been lecturing prior to his appointment on February 1, … Read more
The rehabilitated Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly Ridge Hospital, has been opened to the public, promising to deliver an improved quality healthcare to the people within the region and beyond using ultra-modern facilities. The 420-bed facility has a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment block with a 24-hour surgical theatre, accident and emergency unit, neonatal intensive care … Read more
The newly refurbished Ridge Hospital also referred to as the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, has formally opened its doors to the general public. A ceremony was held Wednesday to commemorate the opening and formal operationalization of the first phase of the 420-bed facility equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Although former President John Mahama commissioned the hospital … Read more
Sacked Medical Director of the Ridge Regional Hospital Dr Thomas Anaba is demanding explanation for being relieved of his post. Dr. Anaba’s appointment was supposed to last till 2020 and had the option to re-apply but that appointment has been revoked. He was appointed on February 1, 2016 during the tenure of former President John … Read more
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital was formerly referred to as the Ridge Hospital The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that the operationalisation of the new Greater Accra Regional Hospital for public use will take place on Wednesday, May 17. New clinical services that will be offered will also be introduced at the ultra-modern facility … Read more
Doctors at the Upper West Regional hospital have laid down their tools due to what is believed to be the removal of allowances given them through internally generated funds of the hospital mynewsgh.com has learnt. The leadership of the hospital are tight- lipped over the matter but mynewsgh.com can confirm that as at 11:00 am … Read more
The mortuary block of the Ridge Hospital was a scene to behold when grief-stricken family vent their spleen on the mortuary attendants over their missing corpse. According to Joy News’ Martha Acquah, the family came to the hospital Friday morning for the corpse of their late relative for burial but the attendants could not identify … Read more
Black Stars and Hearts of Oak team manager Sabhan Quaye has lost his mother. Linda Adjoe Larbi passed away at the Ridge Hospital in the Ghanaian capital, Accra on Thursday after batting a short illness. She was 90. GHANAsoccernet.com understands final arrangements for the burial will be finalized in the coming days. Quaye is a … Read more
Gold Coast Fund Management, a subsidiary of Groupe Nduom, has put a smile on the faces of the children’s department of the Accra Ridge and the Accra Psychiatric Hospitals. The preferred Best Fund Manager, 2016 – Gold Coast, donated bags of locally produced rice, Edwumawura Rice, assorted drinks, gallons of oil, cartons of mineral and … Read more
As the Akufo-Addo administration moves beyond the 100-day milestone, the Health Ministry has indicated that its focus over the next four years will be ensuring and improving accountability within the sector. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, noted that a test of this new resolve to ensure accountability will be … Read more
As the Akufo-Addo administration moves beyond the 100-day milestone, the Health Ministry has indicated that its focus over the next four years will be ensuring and improving accountability within the sector. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, noted that a test of this new resolve to ensure accountability will be … Read more
The seeming lifeless body of a man laid next to a Church at Ablekuma Agape, Accra, for several weeks. According to residents, they had observed that the man, unknown to them, often walked about the neighbourhood looking very sick. “When I reported to the Anyaa Police, they asked me if the man was a relative … Read more
The seeming lifeless body of a man laid next to a Church at Ablekuma Agape, Accra, for several weeks. According to residents, they had observed that the man, unknown to them, often walked about the neighbourhood looking very sick. “When I reported to the Anyaa Police, they asked me if the man was a relative … Read more
Ms Eva Mam Atiboka; Public Relations Manager, Ridge Hospital on Thursday denied media reports accusing Dr Thomas Anabah, the Medical Doctor of engaging in a number of irregularities since he assumed office. A petition sent to the President and the Minister of Health read in part: “We the concerned workers of the Greater Accra Regional … Read more
The MTN Ghana Foundation has collected 2,551 pints of blood at its sixth annual “Save a Life” blood donation campaign, exceeding its target of 2,017 pints. The annual exercise gives staff of MTN and the general public the opportunity to show love on Valentine’s Day by donating a pint of blood each. This year’s blood … Read more
A statement made on Friday by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu in the Northern Region, ABA Fuseini, and a counter-statement by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member for Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region, Kennedy Kankam, generated a huge furore on the floor. The NDC MP had commented on acts of … Read more
Have you ever donated your blood? Are you aware that donating blood once in while can boost your immune system while saving lives? Well, according to Dr. Thomas Anabah, a medical director at the Ridge hospital in Accra, donating your blood helps in replenishing your system by producing new blood cells that boost your immune … Read more
Dr Justus Deikumah, a Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, has said the training of health professionals should be expanded to increase access to more qualified applicants. He said: “There is no doubt that if we are to improve the standard of living of our people then we must improve health care, let us, … Read more