The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has raised serious concerns over the poor state of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, following an unannounced inspection on Friday, April 11, 2025.
During the visit, the Minister expressed disappointment at the decline in standards at the facility, especially within its emergency department.
“This is not the Ridge Hospital we handed over to the former administration. It must go back to its glory,” he told the media.
The inspection revealed that key diagnostic equipment, including the MRI and CT scan machines, have been non-functional for over two years. This has severely hampered the hospital’s ability to provide timely and effective medical care to patients.
Adding to the challenges, it was discovered that none of the washrooms in the emergency unit are operational, compounding the already difficult conditions for both patients and healthcare workers.
Akandoh urged health professionals at the hospital to prioritise patient care over internal disputes.
“We don’t want to turn Ridge Hospital into a litigation centre. All health professionals involved have been told to cease fire,” he stated.
On the issue of medical equipment maintenance, the Minister criticised the expectation that the government should bear full responsibility for replacements and repairs, despite hospitals generating revenue from equipment use.
The Minister’s visit has sparked public concern about the state of healthcare infrastructure in the country, with many calling for swift action to restore Ridge Hospital to its former status as a leading healthcare facility.
