By: Kekeli K. Blamey
The Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) in the Volta Region has taken a significant leap forward in enhancing healthcare delivery with the inauguration of five state-of-the-art facilities.
These new facilities include a CT scan unit, a Family Health Centre, consulting rooms for Psychological Medicine, a Pharmacy Complex, and the Ho Teaching Hospital Annex (IDC) located on Ho-Kpetoe Road.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of HTH, Dr John Tampouri, these new facilities demonstrate the hospital’s commitment to improved service delivery, quality patient care, and research.
The hospital has seen a significant increase in clients, from 350,000 in 2019 to over 780,000 in 2024, solidifying its role as a regional referral centre.
The new facilities are expected to alleviate pressure on existing infrastructure and human resources, offering comprehensive patient-centred care.
Dr Tampouri noted that these facilities will help reduce stress on staff and make the Ho Teaching Hospital a “one-stop shop” for its clients.
The hospital’s board has a vision of transforming HTH into a medical tourism hub. Dr Prince Sodoke Amouzu, a member of the hospital’s Board, highlighted the board’s achievements, including restructuring hospital management, introducing new services, and securing new equipment.
The Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, commended the hospital’s board and staff for their exemplary achievements.
He urged the hospital to establish a healthy maintenance culture to prolong the lifespan of the facilities.
With these new facilities, the Ho Teaching Hospital is poised to take healthcare delivery to the next level, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 3, which aims to ensure good health and well-being for all by 2030.
