Ho Teaching Hospital

23/09/2026

GERMAN UNIVERSITY EXPLORES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH HO TEACHING HOSPITAL

September 23, HTH- The University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, Germany, is exploring a strategic partnership with the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) to create opportunities for practical training, joint research, staff exchange and professional development in healthcare and health management.

The exploratory engagement formed part of a high-level visit by a delegation from the University to HTH, led by Professor Dominike Kunze and Professor René Schübert, specialists in health management, finance, economics, public health and health services research.

The team also included Professor Elvis Tarkang, Dean of International Programmes at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS).

The visit was supported by the university in Germany. The engagement builds on an existing academic relationship between the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden and UHAS, which saw Ghanaian students participating in a six-month exchange programme in Germany in 2024.

Discussions at HTH focused on the potential to broaden such international academic partnerships beyond conventional student exchange programmes to include hands-on clinical and administrative attachments, multidisciplinary training, collaborative research, staff mobility and knowledge exchange involving HTH, UHAS and the German institutions.

The engagement provided the German delegation with an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the operations, clinical services, management systems and development priorities of HTH, as well as identify areas where future institutional collaboration could be mutually beneficial.

During the engagement, the HTH Team, led by the Acting Head of Public Relations, Mr Anthony Bells Kafui Kanyi, presented the Hospital's institutional development journey and strategic vision.

He outlined plans to expand the Hospital's capacity with a new 500-bed ultra-modern facility, including the development of a dedicated oncology unit to complement existing specialist services.

The Hospital's growing focus on medical and wellness tourism was also highlighted, with HTH already serving patients from neighbouring West African countries, including Togo, Benin and Nigeria.

The Hospital's wellness initiatives include a dedicated Music Therapy Studio, which complements conventional healthcare services and forms part of its broader vision for an integrated healing environment.

A key focus of the discussions was the potential for the German university and HTH to develop practical, cross-departmental learning opportunities that would expose students and professionals to different healthcare systems and approaches.

Areas identified for potential collaboration include joint research, practical attachments, staff exchange, health management training, public health, clinical learning and health services research.

As part of the visit, the delegation toured selected clinical and support service areas of the Hospital, including the Family Health Centre and the Accident and Emergency Unit.

At the Family Health Centre, the delegation engaged the Customer Care team on the Hospital's approach to receiving, documenting and addressing patient feedback and complaints.

The structured approach to patient feedback management attracted particular interest from the visiting professors, who observed that similar customer service structures could be valuable within healthcare institutions in Germany.

21/09/2026

19/09/2026

INTERNAL MEDICINE SUB-BMC STRENGTHENS COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO IMPROVE TEAMWORK, PATIENT CARE

September 18, HTH - The Internal Medicine Sub-BMC of the Ho Teaching Hospital has organised a staff training programme on effective communication as part of efforts to strengthen teamwork, enhance professionalism and improve service delivery and patient care.

The Head of Sub-BMC, Dr Med. Mark Keteshie, led the training, and the Director of Human Resources, Mr Edmond Tsogbe, facilitated it.

Opening the session, Mr Tsogbe emphasised the critical role of effective communication in achieving organisational goals, noting that institutional targets could not be achieved effectively without clear, timely and efficient communication among staff.

He explained that effective communication was fundamental to professionalism, teamwork, and delivering quality patient care.

“Without effective communication, you can't demonstrate professionalism, team enthusiasm, nor can you champion patient care,” he stated.

The training was highly interactive, allowing participants to share their experiences, perspectives and challenges relating to communication within the Sub-BMC.

The session featured case studies, discussions on four core areas of effective communication and practical strategies for improving communication among staff.
Mr Tsogbe also stressed the importance of observing the appropriate hierarchy and chain of command when reporting issues within the Hospital.

He explained that bypassing established communication channels could delay the resolution of issues and encouraged staff to use the appropriate reporting channels based on the nature and urgency of each situation.

He further urged staff to communicate clearly, accurately and without ambiguity, particularly when sharing information that could have implications for patient care or departmental operations.

The facilitator identified several common barriers to effective communication, including stress, fatigue, emotional states and excessive use of technical jargon.
Staff were encouraged to recognise these barriers and adopt appropriate strategies to ensure that information was accurately conveyed, understood and acted upon.

The training brought together representatives from various units under the Internal Medicine Sub-BMC.

The training forms part of the Internal Medicine Sub-BMC's ongoing efforts to build staff capacity, promote effective teamwork and strengthen internal communication as key drivers of professionalism, operational efficiency and improved patient-centred care.

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Ho Teaching Hospital

17/09/2026

WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY

16/09/2026

MEDICAL DIRECTORATE REVIEWS MID-YEAR PERFORMANCE TO IMPROVE QUALITY CARE AND SERVICE DELIVERY

September 16, HTH - The Medical Directorate of the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) held its Mid-Year Performance Review Meeting to assess clinical performance, highlight key achievements and challenges, and strengthen interventions to improve quality, safety, and efficiency in patient care.

The review, chaired by the Director of Medical Services, Dr Emmanuel Kasu, brought together Heads and Sub-BMCs of clinical departments under the Directorate, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Child Health, and the Family Health Centre.

As part of the review, the Heads and Sub-BMCs presented detailed reports on activities and performance during the first half of the year.

The presentations provided an opportunity to assess progress against set objectives, identify operational and clinical gaps, share experiences and highlight interventions undertaken to improve clinical efficiency and patient outcomes.

Key areas of discussion included effective management of specialist clinics and the Emergency Block, reducing patient waiting times, strengthening referral pathways, prudent use of medicines, improving clinical documentation, and conducting mortality audits.

The meeting also identified areas requiring additional attention and institutional support, while departments outlined priority actions for the remainder of the year.

Discussions emphasised the importance of stronger interdepartmental collaboration, effective resource utilisation and continuous monitoring of clinical performance in advancing the Hospital's mandate of providing quality, safe and patient-centred tertiary healthcare.

In his concluding remarks, Dr Kasu commended the various departments for their contributions to clinical service delivery and urged staff to sustain the spirit of teamwork, professionalism and dedication.

He encouraged the departments to consolidate the gains achieved during the first half of the year while working collectively to address outstanding challenges and improve the overall safety and experience of patients and clients.

The Mid-Year Performance Review forms part of the Ho Teaching Hospital's commitment to performance monitoring, accountability and continuous quality improvement, ensuring that clinical services remain responsive, efficient, safe and centred on the needs of patients.

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15/09/2026

HO TEACHING HOSPITAL STRENGTHENS DIGITAL CANCER CARE THROUGH GHIMS AND MAHAMA CARE TRAINING

September 15, HTH-The Ho Teaching Hospital is hosting an intensive three-day digital health capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the delivery of cancer and other non-communicable disease (NCD) care through improved use of digital health systems.

The training, organised in collaboration with the Ghana Health Information Management Systems (GHIMS) and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund-MahamaCares (GMTF), also known as Mahama Care, brought together doctors, laboratory personnel, pharmacists, finance officers and records staff.

The workshop is equipping participants with practical skills to use digital tools that streamline clinical workflows, patient administration and financial processes, with particular emphasis on supporting patients receiving treatment for cancer and other NCDs.

A key component of the training is the use of digital pathways for cancer case registration, treatment-plan entry and multi-stage GMTF financial approvals. The system is also designed to support digital consultations, oncology referrals and real-time claim authorisations, helping to improve coordination among clinical and administrative teams.

The training further highlights the integration of pharmacy and laboratory services into the digital platform. Facilitators are demonstrating how the system can support patients when specialised oncology medicines or diagnostic services are unavailable at the Hospital by routing prescriptions and requests to partner facilities.

This integrated approach is expected to minimise delays in accessing essential cancer care while supporting the provision of treatment without out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients under the GMTF programme.

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10/09/2026

ALLIED HEALTH DIRECTORATE TAKES STOCK, SETS SIGHT ON STRONGER SERVICE DELIVERY

September 10, 2026, HTH - The Allied Health Directorate of the Ho Teaching Hospital has conducted its Mid-Year Performance Review Meeting to assess progress, achievements, challenges and interventions during the first half of the year, with a renewed focus on strengthening professional practice and improving patient-centred service delivery.

The review, chaired by the Director of Allied Health Services, Dr Isaac Wemegah, provided a platform for staff and representatives from the various units under the Directorate to critically examine their performance against set targets and identify opportunities for improvement.

Opening the session, Dr Wemegah emphasised the importance of regular performance reviews in helping the Directorate identify areas of progress, address emerging challenges and strengthen the delivery of quality allied health services.

Representatives from the various departments and units presented updates on their activities during the period under review, highlighting key achievements, operational challenges and interventions undertaken to address identified gaps.

The presentations and ensuing discussions enabled participants to share experiences, assess progress and develop practical strategies to improve efficiency, collaboration and the quality of services provided to patients.

Participants also identified priority areas requiring further attention and support, with a commitment to strengthening teamwork and implementing targeted interventions during the remaining half of the year.

The review highlighted the critical contribution of allied health professionals to comprehensive healthcare delivery, particularly in supporting clinical teams and ensuring that patients receive holistic, quality and patient-centred care.

The Mid-Year Performance Review forms part of the Ho Teaching Hospital’s broader commitment to performance monitoring, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement, as the Hospital works towards strengthening service delivery and improving outcomes for patients and clients.

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09/09/2026

HO TEACHING HOSPITAL || GHANA MEDICAL TRUST FUND

09/09/2026

FDA AUDITS HTH BLOOD BANK

September 09. HTH - The Food and Drugs Authority Ghana (FDA) has commended the Blood Bank of Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) for excellence in safety and quality following a comprehensive two-day regulatory assessment of the hospital's Blood Bank Department.

The critical audit was aimed at evaluating the facility against mandatory statutory requirements, rigorous operational standards, and the effective implementation of its Quality Management System (QMS).

During the exercise, FDA assessors thoroughly scrutinised all operational workflows, with a sharp focus on safety, quality control and compliance in the collection, preparation, handling and distribution of blood and blood products.

The assessment involved structural inspection, in-depth documentation review and strict process verification.

At a formal exit briefing with the Hospital’s Executive Management, the FDA team delivered overwhelmingly positive feedback.

The Authority highly commended the visible and proactive efforts of the Hospital management and the Blood Bank staff in maintaining infrastructure and operational preparedness.

It also noted that clinical routines and standard operating procedures for blood product preparation were in strong alignment with required national baseline standards.

The audit recognised outstanding cross-departmental collaboration and strategic community engagement initiatives that reinforce blood safety and supply sustainability.

While praising current practices, the FDA issued recommendations to address observed gaps, streamline QMS protocols and optimise systemic quality controls.

Management of the Hospital accepted the findings and pledged full compliance.

It assured the FDA that corrective measures would be put in place immediately and that all recommendations would be implemented within the stipulated regulatory period to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and care.

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07/09/2026

HO TEACHING HOSPITAL STRENGTHENS MEDICATION SAFETY THROUGH SPECIALIZED TRAINING OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES

Ho Teaching Hospital has taken another significant step towards enhancing patient safety with a specialized training session on IV Push Medication Administration led by Ms. Georgina Gyamfi, Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Hospital.

The training forms part of a beneficiary-led patient safety initiative inspired by Ms. Gyamfi's participation in the Nurse Development Conference organized by Operation Smile in partnership with Johnson & Johnson.

The initiative is designed to improve nurses' clinical competence through targeted education, practical assessment and continuous follow-up.

During the session, Ms. Gyamfi emphasized the Rights of Medication Administration, underscoring the importance of ensuring the right patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation and reason for every medication administered.

She also highlighted the role of therapeutic communication in safeguarding patient autonomy and delivering quality care.

Reinforcing the importance of accurate record-keeping, she reminded participants of a key professional principle: “If it isn't documented, it didn't happen,” stressing that meticulous documentation is essential, particularly when administering high-risk medications that require careful reconstitution and precise dosing.

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