University of Ghana Medical Centre
| University of Ghana Medical Centre | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | University of Ghana, Greater Accra, Ghana |
| Organisation | |
| University of Ghana | |
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| Beds | 650 |
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| Website | ugmedicalcentre |
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]
Initiatives
Human Milk Bank
The Human Milk Bank initiative at the University of Ghana Medical Centre is Ghana’s first human milk banking programme, established to collect, screen, pasteurise, and distribute donated breast milk to premature and vulnerable infants whose mothers are unable to breastfeed.[6] Launched in 2025, the initiative supports neonatal care by providing safe donor milk to hospitals, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and other health facilities.[7][8]
Services
- Laboratory Services
- Pharmaceutical services to patients
- Paediatric services
- Emergency medical services
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology Services [9]
See also
References
- ↑ "UG Medical Centre yet to be operationalized – Minority". GhanaWeb. 6 December 2018.
- ↑ "UG Medical Centre to begin operations – Government". GhanaWeb. 31 May 2018.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Universal Hospitals Group donates to University of Ghana Medical Centre - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ↑ Nunoo, Favour (20 April 2020). "Seven ways Ghana plan to fight coronavirus without lockdown". BBC News.
- ↑ "UGMC Human Milk Bank appeals for Breast Milk donations". 2026-05-12. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ↑ "University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD". University of Ghana Medical Centre. 2025-07-02. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ↑ "UGMC Human Milk Bank ready for donor milk - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2025-11-30. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ↑ "University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD". ugmedicalcentre.org. Retrieved 2024-09-21.