MTN Ghana Foundation Commissions GH¢15.4m Accident and Emergency Center at Ho Teaching Hospital

**MTN Ghana Foundation Commissions GH¢15.4m Accident and Emergency Centre at Ho Teaching Hospital**

MTN Ghana Foundation has officially handed over a newly expanded Accident and Emergency (A&E) Centre worth GH¢15.4 million to the Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region to enhance emergency healthcare delivery.

The facility, commissioned on March 5, 2026, has received commendation from the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, who described the project as a transformational intervention that will significantly strengthen critical healthcare services in the region.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Minister praised the MTN Ghana Foundation for its philanthropic commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure, noting that the project aligns with the government’s vision of ensuring quality healthcare for all Ghanaians.

Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, reiterated the Foundation’s dedication to promoting accessible healthcare across the country. She emphasized that health is a fundamental right and stressed the need for collective responsibility in supporting quality healthcare delivery.

According to her, the newly expanded facility, built to international standards, will help reduce congestion at the hospital, improve patient flow and strengthen emergency response services in the Volta Region.

The Chief Executive Officer of Ho Teaching Hospital, Dr. Hintermann K. K. Mbroh, described the centre as a major boost to emergency care at the facility. He explained that the emergency department serves as the frontline for critical medical cases and the upgraded infrastructure will allow medical personnel to respond faster and more effectively to life-threatening situations.

Dr. Mbroh also highlighted the importance of strong public-private partnerships in advancing healthcare delivery and commended the MTN Ghana Foundation for its continued support toward improving healthcare infrastructure.

Chairman of the hospital’s Board, Dr. Delanyo Dovlo, said the project marks an important milestone in the hospital’s ambition to become a centre of excellence for clinical care and medical training.

Similarly, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Professor Lydia Aziato, called for continued collaboration to further expand specialised services, particularly in cardiac and maternal healthcare. She noted that improved infrastructure will enhance both patient outcomes and the training of future healthcare professionals.

The newly expanded 30-bed facility is equipped with modern medical equipment including patient and cardiac monitors, portable ultrasound machines, ventilators, defibrillators with pacemaker capabilities and electrocardiogram (ECG) machines.

Additional equipment provided includes arterial blood gas analyzers, haematology and biochemistry analyzers, blood storage refrigerators, infusion pumps, suction devices, crash carts and blood warmers. The centre also has hospital beds, stretchers, examination lamps and an elevator to facilitate access for critically ill patients and persons with disabilities.

Management of the Ho Teaching Hospital has been urged to prioritise proper maintenance of the facility to ensure sustained delivery of high-quality emergency care.

The upgraded centre is expected to improve emergency response, reduce referrals to other hospitals and increase survival rates for critically ill patients in the region.

The MTN Ghana Foundation has undertaken several development projects in the Volta Region, including the construction of a 60-bed maternity and neonatal intensive care unit at the Keta Municipal Hospital, upgrades to the Kpedze Health Centre and the provision of a potable water system for the Kpeve community.

Dignitaries present at the ceremony included Togbe Kasa, representing the Asogli Traditional Council, Mr. Samuel Koranteng, a Board Member of the MTN Ghana Foundation, and representatives of the security services.