The MTN Ghana Foundation has commissioned a modern Accident and Emergency Centre at the Ho Teaching Hospital, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in the Volta Region.
The facility, valued at GH¢15.4 million, was officially handed over during a ceremony on March 5, 2026, where the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, commended the Foundation for what he described as a transformational intervention in the region’s health sector.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Gunu praised the Foundation’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure, noting that the expansion of the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Block will significantly enhance the region’s capacity to respond to critical medical cases. He described the project as a landmark investment that aligns with the government’s vision of ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for all Ghanaians.
According to the Regional Minister, strengthening critical healthcare services remains a key driver of regional development. He therefore lauded the Foundation’s philanthropic efforts, stating that such interventions complement government initiatives aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the country.
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote accessible and equitable healthcare for all.
She emphasized that health is a fundamental human right and not a privilege reserved for a few.
“Health is essential. It is everyone’s right, not just a privilege or a gift. We must all share in this responsibility,” she stated.
Ms. Wiafe explained that the newly expanded emergency facility, constructed to international standards, is expected to ease congestion at the hospital, improve patient flow and strengthen emergency response services within the Volta Region.
The Chief Executive Officer of Ho Teaching Hospital, Dr. Hintermann K. K. Mbroh, described the facility as a major boost to emergency care delivery at the hospital.
He explained that the emergency department serves as the hospital’s frontline in responding to urgent and life-threatening medical conditions. According to him, the upgraded facility will enable medical personnel to respond more efficiently and deliver timely lifesaving interventions.
Dr. Mbroh also stressed the importance of public-private partnerships in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system and expressed appreciation to the MTN Ghana Foundation for its continuous investment in health infrastructure.
The Chairman of the hospital’s governing board, Dr. Delanyo Dovlo, noted that the project represents an important milestone in the hospital’s long-term vision of becoming a centre of excellence for clinical care, research and medical training.
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Professor Lydia Aziato, also called for continued collaboration among stakeholders to further expand specialised healthcare services.
She emphasized the need to strengthen services in critical areas such as cardiac care and maternal health, noting that improved infrastructure will not only enhance patient outcomes but also support the university’s mandate of training future healthcare professionals.
The expanded 30-bed Accident and Emergency Centre significantly increases the hospital’s capacity to manage trauma cases, sudden illnesses and other life-threatening emergencies.
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment including patient and cardiac monitors, portable ultrasound machines, defibrillators with pacemaker capabilities, electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, ventilators and arterial blood gas analyzers.
Additional equipment provided includes haematology and biochemistry analyzers, blood storage refrigerators, infusion pumps, suction devices, crash carts and blood warmers. The centre is also fitted with hospital beds, stretchers and examination lamps to enhance patient care.
To ensure accessibility for critically ill patients and persons living with disabilities, the building has also been fitted with an elevator.
Hospital management was encouraged to prioritise proper maintenance of the facility to ensure that it continues to deliver high-quality emergency healthcare services for many years to come.
The new centre is expected to significantly improve emergency care services in the Volta Region by reducing referrals to other hospitals and improving survival rates for patients in critical condition.
The MTN Ghana Foundation has over the years undertaken several community development projects in the Volta Region. Some of these initiatives include the construction of a 60-bed maternity and neonatal intensive care unit at Keta Municipal Hospital, upgrades to the Kpedze Health Centre and the provision of a potable water system for the Kpeve community.
These interventions reflect the Foundation’s broader commitment to improving healthcare and enhancing the well-being of communities across Ghana.
Dignitaries present at the commissioning ceremony included Togbe Kasa, representative of the Asogli Traditional Council, Samuel Koranteng, a Board Member of the MTN Ghana Foundation, as well as representatives from the security services.
