Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital is a public Hospital located in Akuapim-Mampong in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1][2][3]
| Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital | |
|---|---|
 Main entrance. | |
 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Mampong Akuapem, Eastern Region, Ghana |
| Coordinates | 5°55′18″N 0°07′59″W / 5.9216°N 0.1330°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Ghana Health Service |
| Funding | Government and patients |
| Type | General |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 114 |
| Helipad | No |
| History | |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Ghana |
History and Etymology
editThe hospital was established in 19?? and named to honour Tetteh Quarshie.
The Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital was established in February 1961 by the Ghana Cocoa Marketing Board (GCMB) to honor Tetteh Quashie, who is recognized for introducing cocoa to Ghana. [4]
Site and Facilities
editThe road entrance is on the south side of the N4 highway, approximately one hour northeast of Accra. The site is approximately seven hectares, pleasantly landscaped. The hospital has an administrative building, a residential hostel for staff, three buildings containing patient wards, and several accessory buildings.
Medical Superintendents
edit2016-present Dr. Albert Benneh
20??-2016 Dr. Mawuli Gyakobo[5]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital in poor condition". MobileGhanaWeb. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
- ^ "One killed in accident at Adawso". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
- ^ Yeboah, Rex Mainoo (2021-10-06). "Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inspects Works On €4 Million Atibie Hospital Project". AllAfrica. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ "Minister Launches Fund For Tetteh Quashie Hospital". DailyGuide Network. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "Dr. Mawuli Gyakobo speaking at TEDxUofM". Youtube. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
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