MTN GHANA FOUNDATION UNVEILS GH¢15 MILLION WORLD CLASS ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY CENTRE AT HO TEACHING HOSPITAL, EARNING HIGH PRAISE FROM VOLTA REGIONAL MINISTER

 

The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has applauded
the MTN Ghana Foundation for delivering a transformational expansion of the
Accident and Emergency Block at Ho Teaching Hospital. Speaking at the handover
ceremony on March 5, 2026, he hailed the GHS 15.4 million investment as a
landmark achievement that significantly advances healthcare delivery in the
region.

 He noted that strengthening critical healthcare
services is essential to the region’s development, describing the Foundation’s intervention
as a remarkable philanthropic effort that aligns with the government’s vision
to deliver quality healthcare to all Ghanaians.

At the ceremony, the Chief Corporate Services and
Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, reaffirmed MTN Ghana
Foundation’s commitment to championing accessible healthcare for all. “Health
is essential. It is everyone’s right, not just a privilege or a gift. We must
all share in this responsibility,” she emphasized. She added that the newly expanded
Accident and Emergency block, built to international standards, is designed to
ease congestion, improve patient flow and enhance emergency response in the
Volta Region.

Dr. Hintermann K. K. Mbroh, CEO of Ho Teaching
Hospital, described the centre as a major boost to emergency care delivery. He
highlighted the emergency department’s critical role as the hospital’s frontline
for urgent cases, noting that the upgraded facilities will enable faster, more
effective lifesaving interventions. Dr. Mbroh underscored the importance of strong
public-private partnerships for healthcare advancement and commended the MTN
Ghana Foundation for its dedication to advancing healthcare infrastructure.

The Chairman of the hospital’s board, Dr. Delanyo
Dovlo, emphasized that the project marks a major milestone toward the
hospital’s goal of becoming a centre of excellence for clinical care and medical
training.

Lydia Aziato, Vice-Chancellor of the University of
Health and Allied Sciences, called for continued collaboration to further expand
specialised services, including cardiac and maternal health care. She also
highlighted that strong infrastructure not only improves patient outcomes but
also enhances the university’s mandate to train future healthcare professionals.

The expanded 30-bed facility significantly boosts
the hospital’s capacity to manage trauma cases, sudden illnesses and other life-threatening
emergencies. It is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment, such as:

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Patient and cardiac monitors

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Portable ultrasound machines

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Defibrillators with pacemaker capabilities

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Electrocardiogram (ECG) machines

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Ventilators

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Arterial blood gas analyzers

Other notable additions include haematology and
biochemistry analyzers, blood storage refrigerators, infusion pumps, suction
devices, crash carts, blood warmers, as well as hospital beds, stretchers and
examination lamps. To ensure accessibility for critically ill patients and persons
with disabilities, the facility also features an elevator.

The management of the Hospital was encouraged to prioritize
the maintenance of the new facility to ensure it continues to deliver high-quality
emergency care for a long time. The upgraded emergency center is expected to
boost emergency care in the region, reduce referrals to other hospitals and significantly
improve survival rates for patients in critical condition.

The MTN Ghana Foundation has a strong track record
of supporting community development in the Volta Region. Past interventions
include a 60-bed maternity and neonatal intensive care unit at Keta Municipal
Hospital, upgrades to the Kpedze Health Centre and a potable water system for
the Kpeve community. These projects underscore the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening
healthcare and improving the well-being of communities across the country.

Dignitaries present at the handover included Togbe Kasa,
representative of Asogli Traditional Council, Mr. Samuel Koranteng, Board
Member of MTN Ghana Foundation and representatives from the Security Service