Health Minister pays unannounced visit to Ridge Hospital 

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh paid an unannounced visit to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, known as Ridge Hospital, earlier today to assess the quality of healthcare delivery and operational standards at the facility.

Arriving at the facility, the Minister toured key hospital departments, including the emergency unit, inpatient and outpatient departments, and the imaging department.

He interacted with the hospital’s management team, seeking direct feedback on service delivery and infrastructure challenges.

The surprise inspection revealed that both the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scan machines have been out of service for the past two years, requiring urgent attention.

Minister Akandoh expressed his dissatisfaction with the delays in service and the shortage of critical medical equipment. 

However, he commended the dedication of healthcare professionals who continue to work under challenging conditions.

“These unannounced visits help us see the reality on the ground, not just what is reported in boardrooms,” he stated.

The Health Minister indicated that immediate follow-up actions would be taken to address the issues identified during the visit.

 He promised that the Ministry would work closely with the management of the hospital to improve working conditions and enhance patient care.

He emphasized that the visit reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure and responding to the evolving needs of its population.