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Garden City University set to build Ghana’s first private university teaching hospital
May 10, 2026
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Garden City University set to build Ghana’s first private university teaching hospital

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Key Points

  • Garden City University (GCU) has broken ground for the Ashanti region’s first private University teaching hospital, a 100-bed facility expected to be completed in 18 months.
  • The teaching hospital aims to strengthen practical training for health professionals, expand healthcare access, and address the national demand for healthcare workers.
  • GCU introduced its newly constituted 21-member University Council and new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Kwasi Ofori, during a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
  • The university plans to launch a Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP), a Graduate Entry Dental Programme (GEDP), and other new health-related postgraduate and specialized programs.
  • Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who supported GCU in attaining its Presidential Charter, charged the new leadership to uphold the integrity and quality of the institution.

Why This Matters

This initiative significantly boosts Ghana's healthcare infrastructure and human resource development, particularly in the Ashanti Region. It will enhance medical education, provide advanced training opportunities, and contribute to addressing the national shortage of healthcare professionals, thereby improving access to quality healthcare for Ghanaians.

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