Kumasi gets police hospital

In a significant milestone for healthcare delivery in Ghana, a new 50-bed Police Hospital has officially been commissioned in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.

The facility—entirely funded through the Ghana Police Service Welfare Scheme—is the first of its kind in the region and marks a deliberate effort by the Interior Ministry to expand medical infrastructure tailored to the needs of security personnel and their families.

The commissioning ceremony, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, was presided over by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.

The minister praised the Police Administration for what he called “visionary leadership” in conceptualizing and executing a healthcare project that directly addresses the welfare of police officers, who often face hazardous working conditions with limited medical support.

“This hospital is not just a building—it’s a promise fulfilled. A symbol of what collective responsibility and targeted investment in human welfare can accomplish,” Muntaka said in his keynote address.

He also emphasized that the facility is intended not only for police officers and their families but will be open to members of the public in need of medical care.

The Kumasi Police Hospital is part of a broader initiative by the Ghana Police Service to decentralize access to medical care for officers stationed outside the capital.

For decades, the only major dedicated police hospital has been the Accra Police Hospital, creating logistical challenges for officers in the middle and northern belts of the country who require specialized treatment.

In response to growing concerns over inadequate healthcare provision for security personnel—especially those injured on duty—the Police Administration in 2022 revamped its internal welfare scheme to prioritize critical capital investments, including hospitals and clinics.

The Kumasi hospital is the first completed under this initiative.

A second facility—currently under construction in Tamale—is said to be 80% complete and is expected to be operational before the end of 2025.

Government Backing

Muntaka used the opportunity to reaffirm the government’s commitment to equipping both the Kumasi and Tamale police hospitals with state-of-the-art medical equipment and recruiting qualified medical professionals to operate them efficiently.

He disclosed that recruitment of doctors, nurses, and support staff is already underway in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service.

“We are not just commissioning buildings; we are creating a reliable healthcare system for the men and women who put their lives on the line to keep Ghana safe,” the Minister said.