By Mercy Nimo
Residents of Miotso and surrounding communities in the Greater Accra Region can now breathe a sigh of relief as a new hospital has been commissioned to enhance access to healthcare services. The facility, established by the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), is located on the Central University campus at Miotso.
The newly commissioned hospital is expected to cater to the healthcare needs of both students and members of the local community. It will also serve as a practical training and learning centre for medical students, nurses, and midwives.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Vice-Chancellor of Central University, Professor Bill Buenar Puplampu, said the vision behind the hospital is to complement healthcare delivery in the country.
He noted that Ghana currently has a doctor-to-patient ratio of approximately 1 to 6,000, which falls short of the World Health Organization’s recommended ratio of 1 to 1,000.
“Although successive governments have made efforts to improve healthcare delivery, challenges still remain. This is why private organisations must step in, hence the establishment of private health facilities such as the Central University Hospital to support the government’s efforts,” he said.
Professor Puplampu added, “The intention is to champion quality health training, blending faith and science with cautious patient care, research, and knowledge generation.”
The General Overseer of the ICGC and Chancellor of Central University, Rev. Dr. Mensa Otabil, officially blessed and opened the hospital. He expressed gratitude to all those who supported the project, especially the Head Pastor of the ICGC Holy Ghost Temple, Rev. Christopher Yaw Annor, and his congregation at Adenta-Frafraha, who financed and donated the hospital to the university and the Miotso community.
Phase one of the hospital project has been completed, featuring a 26-bed capacity and two lecture halls. The facility will offer services including obstetrics, gynaecology, X-ray, radiology, surgery, midwifery, and pharmacy services.
University authorities are appealing to the government, private agencies, individuals, and the broader ICGC community to support the completion of the entire hospital project.
The event also served as an opportunity to honour retired teaching and non-teaching staff of the university for their contributions to the school’s development. Honourees were presented with citations and undisclosed monetary packages.
