The Accident and Emergency Block. INSET: Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe
THE NEWLY completed Accident and Emergency (A&E) Block at the Ho Teaching Hospital valued at GH¢15m happens to be the 55 health facility projects initiated by the MTN Ghana Foundation.
Established to significantly boost emergency healthcare delivery for residents of the Volta and Oti regions, the project, which began in June 2024, is equipped with specialised medical equipment, including patient monitors, infusion pumps, hospital beds and an elevator, all designed to improve emergency response and enhance patient outcomes.
At the commissioning of the block, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, reaffirmed the company’s Cooperate Social Responsibilities to Ghanaians stating that the project reflects the Foundation’s dedication to supporting life-saving healthcare interventions nationwide.
“Emergency care is the front door of every hospital. In those critical moments when life hangs in the balance, the right facility and equipment can make the difference between life and death,” she said.
She explained that the new Accident and Emergency block was constructed to international standards, with sustainability, accessibility and inclusivity at its core.
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, described the project as a powerful example of how public-private partnerships can transform healthcare delivery.
He noted that the intervention aligns with government efforts to rebuild and strengthen the health sector through increased investment, reforms to the National Health Insurance Scheme and the expansion of specialised care at teaching hospitals.
Mr. Gunu urged management of the hospital to ensure proper maintenance of the facility and effective utilisation of the equipment, while appealing to other corporate institutions to support healthcare development in the region.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ho Teaching Hospital, Hintermann K. K. Mbroh, said the expanded Accident and Emergency unit significantly improves the hospital’s ability to handle emergencies.
“In moments of trauma and sudden illness, the difference between life and death depends on how quickly and effectively care can be delivered. This expansion strengthens our readiness to respond to those critical situations,” he said.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke