University of Ghana Medical Centre

University of Ghana Medical Centre
Geography
Location	University of Ghana, Greater Accra, Ghana
Organisation
Affiliated university	University of Ghana
Services
Emergency department	yes
Beds	650
Links
Website	ugmedicalcentre.org

The University of Ghana Medical Centre is a quaternary medical and research centre located on the campus of the University of Ghana in Accra, Ghana. ^{[1] [2]}

History

The establishment of the University of Ghana Medical center was conceived by the faculty and administration of the University of Ghana and initiated under the Late President John Evans Atta-Mills. ^[3]

In July 2024, The Universal Hospitals Group Limited (UHG) contributed essential items to the hospital as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts. ^[4]

In April 2020, the hospital helped during the COVID-19 pandemic. ^[5]

Services

• Laboratory Services
• Pharmaceutical services to patients
• Paediatric services
• Emergency medical services
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology Services ^[6]

See also

• University of Ghana Medical School

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References

1. "UG Medical Centre yet to be operationalized – Minority". GhanaWeb . 6 December 2018.
2. "UG Medical Centre to begin operations – Government". GhanaWeb . 31 May 2018.
3. "President Mahama inaugurates University of Ghana Medical Centre - Government of Ghana". www.ghana.gov.gh. Archived from the original on 2018-07-15. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
4. "Universal Hospitals Group donates to University of Ghana Medical Centre - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
5. Nunoo, Favour (20 April 2020). "Seven ways Ghana plan to fight coronavirus without lockdown". BBC News .
6. "University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD". ugmedicalcentre.org. Retrieved 2024-09-21.