John Dramani Mahama commissions 85-bed ward at Police Hospital

President John Dramani Mahama has officially inaugurated the 85-bed Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex at the Police Hospital in Accra. The new facility significantly enhances the hospital's capacity, bringing its total bed count to over 300. During the commissioning ceremony held on October 13, the President emphasized that the expansion is a critical step in providing specialized medical care for both members of the Ghana Police Service and the general public.

The complex, named in honor of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, includes a dedicated pediatric facility, separate male and female medical and surgical wards, and executive accommodations for police officials. To support its operations, the ward is equipped with modern diagnostic tools, an in-house laboratory, and a pharmacy. These improvements are intended to modernize the hospital's service delivery and reduce the necessity of transferring patients to other overstretched medical facilities.

In addition to the immediate opening, President Mahama directed the Minister of Finance to allocate over GH‵200 million in the 2027 Budget to complete the second phase of the hospital’s expansion. This funding is slated for the construction of a new accident and emergency center and a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as well as the procurement of advanced MRI and CT scan equipment. The President revealed that the government has taken over the expansion contract after 22 years of delays under the previous contractor, with plans to add another 106 beds in the next phase.

At the ceremony, which also featured the donation of two new ambulances, IGP Yohuno thanked the government for the investment, noting that it would boost police welfare and operational efficiency. President Mahama reaffirmed his administration's commitment to upgrading national security infrastructure and ensuring that frontline personnel have access to high-standard healthcare services.