The Sunyani Teaching Hospital, formerly known as the Sunyani Regional Hospital, is a modern facility built by the International Hospital Group (IHG) from the UK. It was handed over to the Government of Ghana in 2003 and officially opened by Former President John Evans Atta Mills in 2009. Initially operating as a secondary healthcare facility under the Ghana Health Service, it serves the Bono, Ahafo, and Bono East regions, as well as neighboring countries like Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, with 350 beds.
In 2023, the hospital was approved for conversion into a teaching hospital during a Cabinet meeting. The Health Minister, Hon. Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, announced this change, which includes plans to establish a Medical School at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). The official launch of the Teaching Hospital took place on 18th November 2023.
Location
- City: Sunyani
- Region: Bono Region
- Country: Ghana
- Address: Located in Sunyani, the regional capital of the Bono Region.
- Website: sunyani teaching hospital
Facilities and Services
- Bed Capacity: Approximately 400 beds.
- Specialized Departments: The hospital provides comprehensive medical services through various specialized departments, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), dermatology, and more.
- Outpatient Services: Offers general consultations, specialist clinics, and diagnostic services.
Key Units and Centers
- Accident and Emergency Centre: Equipped to handle emergencies and trauma cases.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Provides critical care for patients with severe and life-threatening conditions.
- Maternal and Child Health Centre: Focuses on prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care.
- Dialysis Unit: Offers services for patients with kidney diseases.
- Radiology Department: Equipped with diagnostic imaging technologies such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, and ultrasound.
- Surgical Services: Provides general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and other specialized surgical procedures.
- Cardiology Unit: Offers specialized care for heart conditions.
- Laboratory Services: Provides a range of diagnostic tests.
Goals and Mandates
Goals/Broad Strategic Objectives
Provide Quality advanced Health Care to all clients
Offer undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education including In Service Trainings
Ensure sustainable Investment in Health Systems Research
Strengthen partnership and stakeholder collaboration to enhance tertiary Health Service Delivery
Strengthen good corporate Governance and Management Systems
Challenges
- Resource Constraints: Faces challenges related to funding, equipment shortages, and staffing issues.
- Patient Load: Often operates at full capacity, affecting service delivery.
Future Plans
- Modernization: Plans to expand and modernize facilities for better patient care.
- Partnerships: Collaborates with international medical institutions for enhanced services and training.
- Research: Engages in medical research to improve healthcare practices.
The Sunyani Teaching l Hospital, formally known as the Sunyani Regional Hospital, remains a healthcare institution in the Bono Region, providing medical services, education, and research. Its dedication to healthcare excellence contributes significantly to Ghana’s healthcare system.
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