University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD

02/02/2026

It is a new year and our medical training and simulation centre is super excited to be collaborating with the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) to conduct the underlisted workshops during their upcoming 2026 Annual General Scientific Meeting (7th to 9th January, 2026.

The workshops are as follows:

Acute Hypoxia & Mechanical Ventilation Workshop

Introductory ATLS Course for Medical students and other Health personnel

TEAM Course;

Point of Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) & Smartphone-Based Ultrasound eFAST Training;

Simulation in Paediatric Anaesthesia Crisis Training (SimPACT) Course;

Basic Laparoscopic Course

All courses will be hosted at the UGMC-MTSC as a collaboration with WACS and the following organizations:

Pan-African Society of Christian Surgeons

American College of Surgeons (Nigeria Chapter)

West African College
of Surgeons (N. America Chapter)

Ghana Anaesthesiologists Society

Critical Care Society of Ghana and UGMC-MTSC

31/01/2026

Hello there! It's a brand new year full of new opportunities for you as a health worker, to learn that new skill you have been yearning for! The UGMC Medical Training and Simulation Centre (UGMC- MTSC) is therefore super excited to be collaborating with the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) to conduct the under-listed workshops during their upcoming 2026 Annual General Scientific Meeting taking place in Accra, Ghana from 7th to 9th February, 2026:

Acute Hypoxia & Mechanical Ventilation Workshop

Introductory ATLS Course for Medical students and other Health personnel

TEAM Course

Point of Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) & Smartphone-Based Ultrasound eFAST Training

Simulation in Paediatric Anaesthesia Crisis Training (SimPACT) Course

Basic Laparoscopic Course

All courses will be hosted at the UGMC-MTSC at Legon as a collaboration with WACS and the following organizations:

Pan-African Society of Christian Surgeons

American College of Surgeons (Nigeria Chapter)

West African College
of Surgeons (N. America Chapter)

Ghana Anaesthesiologists Society

Critical Care Society of Ghana and UGMC-MTSC

Make your choice! We simply can't wait to welcome you to these training programmes. Please call 0242327546 for more details.




Ministry of Health, Ghana Ghana Medical Trust Fund-MahamaCares University of Ghana, Legon UGMCSim
Ghana Registered Nurses' & Midwives' Association - GRNMA Ghana Medical Association

31/01/2026

Yet to receive a copy of our 2026 calendar? Don't worry. Please enjoy our digital version.



Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon

29/01/2026

UGMC at your "cervix" please. Have you gone for your pap smear and HPV test? We are doing both at an unbelievable 50% discount!! Start the year right and put your self first! Come to the UGMC Women & Children's building between 26th Jan and 28th February between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.








Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon

29/01/2026

UGMC, Ghana’s first-ever special purpose vehicle within the country's public hospital space, was founded on a simple but powerful belief- that every life deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of circumstance. As we pursue our mandate of providing high-end medical services, our commitment to healthcare equity for ALL remains steadfast.

Because of this commitment, we receive referrals from health facilities across the country and beyond - patients sent to us not because they are wealthy, but because they need hope.

Sadly, most of these patients do not have the wherewithal to purchase the medications and other consummables needed to manage their complex and often chronic diseases - so a number of them just go home and resign themselves to their fate.

It is against this backdrop that the GHS 25,750 released by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund through the administrator of the fund, Madam Obuobia Darko- Opoku, on Tuesday, 27th January 2026, to support our young patient battling ischaemic heart disease, meant far more than financial relief. It restored hope, rekindled faith, and reminded us all that compassion and action can actually change outcomes and save lives.

In receiving the cheque on the patient's behalf, our CEO, Dr. Abdul Samed- Tanko stated that " UGMC looks forward to a continued partnership and support from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and from all kind-hearted individuals and institutions who believe, as we do, that no patient should be denied a chance at life simply because they cannot quality healthcare".

Thank you Medical Trust Fund for standing with our patients.

Thank you for giving our patient a fighting chance.











University of Ghana, Legon Ministry of Health, Ghana Ghana Medical Trust Fund-MahamaCares

28/01/2026

On Monday, 26th January, we sucessfully launched the UGMC Cervical Cancer Advocacy Campaign for 2026 but hold on! There is more... Do you know that if you have ever had s*x before, you are very likely to have been exposed to a virus known as HPV, which causes the most common s*xually transmitted infection among humans, and is spread through skin-to-skin contact? This same virus is the one causes cervical cancer in women and there are usually no symptoms unless the disease is advanced which is often the case in Ghana (please note that currently, there is no test for men who may have HPV so your male partner may be unaware he has the virus and may unintentionally infect you with it.

From 26th January to 28th February, 2026, our Obs and Gynae Team and supporting departments will be offering the cervical cancer screening and the HPV test at our Women and Children's Block and it will be at a 50% discount.

Why don't you seize this amazing opportunity to know your status before it is too late and very little can be done?
Please see flyer for more details and enjoy some pictures of the launch.








Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon
Ghana Registered Nurses' & Midwives' Association - GRNMA

26/01/2026

It is TODAY!! The UGMC Obs and Gynae team will be launching a month-long Cervical Cancer Advocacy Campaign and Screening programme. If you are a woman, or knowva woman, please click on link below to participate virtually and watch this space for more!! Ayekoo to our hard-working OBGYN team and all supporting departments!!!

https://bit.ly/45oFBfF

Meeting ID:
339 339 699 661 13

Passcode:
wy9p45TV









Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon

25/01/2026

Cervical cancer is one of the most common and preventable causes of cancer-related mortality among Ghanaian women and women all over the world. It ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women in Ghana.https://share.google/XobJcWK2hl27XIGtD

Please join our Obs and Gynae team as they launch a month long advocacy campaign on cervical cancer at 8 a.m. on Monday, 26th January 2026 at the auditorium of the UGMC training and centre.

24/01/2026

Cervical cancer is one of the most common and preventable causes of cancer-related mortality among Ghanaian women and women all over the world. It ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women in Ghana.(https://share.google/XobJcWK2hl27XIGtD)

It is usually caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which leads to the most common s*xually transmitted infection among humans. The HPV infection is spread through skin-to-skin contact, often during s*xual activity. Although most of these HPV infections are harmless, a few of them are serious and can cause ge***al warts, various cancers, including cervical, a**l, and throat cancers and often presents no symptoms.

If you are s*xually active, you are likely to get HPV at some point hence the need to take your cervical screenings seriously to know your status.

Please join our Obs and Gynae team as they launch an intensive month long advocacy campaign on cervical cancer at 8 a.m. on Monday, 26th January 2026 at the auditorium of the UGMC training and centre.

Watch this space for more!





University of Ghana, Legon Ministry of Health, Ghana

15/01/2026

..And its another huge congrats to the UGMC Antimicrobial Stewardship Team - for just being featured in the prestigious International Federation of Pharmacists' Hospital Pharmacy Section Newsletter - Africa Feature!

Snippets of the feature reads: Over the past year, UGMC has set a national standard, culminating in a landmark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week celebration. Their efforts, which range from expert-led discussions to creative children’s competitions, demonstrate the power of collaboration and education in safeguarding the future of healthcare.

Please click on link below to read more!

https://mailchi.mp/c84275574637/hps_newsletter_112_eastern_mediterranean_feature-14054676?e=d6e3ef7a10

Team UGMC will continue to work hard to make its third core value - EXCELLENCE- the standard in its delivery of healthcare services in Ghana.

Congrats - Ayekoo to all the members of the UGMC Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee.







Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana - Greater Accra Region International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

As we start 2026, the Hospital Pharmacy Section is filled with excitement and hope for the opportunities ahead.  As many of you are aware, the FIP Council approved structural changes to FIP that include an integrated board and changes for the FIP Sections and SIGs, with the consolidation of the Bo...

14/01/2026

One year on! Continue to rest peacefully, Dr. Emmanuel Asante former head, Urology Department, UGMC). You will be forever missed.





Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon

11/01/2026

The University of Ghana Medical Centre Ltd (UGMC) has embarked on a transformative journey to pursue the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence® Recognition Programme.

This designation represents a strategic commitment to establishing foundational structures for nursing excellence and creating a positive practice environment that supports quality patient care.

The Pathway Programme focuses on six core standards: Shared Decision-Making; Leadership; Safety; Quality; Well-being; and Professional Development—all critical elements for building world-class healthcare delivery.

This historic kick-off event whick took place at the Centre on 5th January 2026, marked UGMC's formal launch of the Pathway application process, positioning the institution as a pioneer in the continent of Africa and setting a new standard for nursing and midwifery excellence across the continent.

According to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services of UGMC, Mrs. Judith Asiamah, a partnership between the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) and the Ghanaian-Diaspora Nursing Alliance (G-DNA) towards American Credentialing of Nurses can be described as a forward-looking initiative to align Ghanaian nursing standards with international benchmarks to strengthen healthcare. She also indicated that the sustainability of the programme, which will position UGMC as a trailblazer in African healthcare, will require long- term funding and institutional support to maintain training and credentialing programmes.

Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, Senior Vice President of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Enterprise revealed that the ANCC Pathway to Excellence®️ organizations set the standard for positive practice environments by prioritizing nurse well-being, shared decision-making, professional development, and high-quality patient care. "We are excited about the prospect of UGMC becoming Africa’s first ANCC designated Pathway to Excellence organization" Dr . Boston - Leary said.

The Director of Global Affairs and Communication of G- DNA, Dr. Jacqueline Idun stated that the partnership was in alignment with G-DNA’s mission to foster sustainable local–global collaboration between Ghanaian nurses in Ghana and the Diaspora to advance nursing education and improve health outcomes. "UGMC’s participation represents a historic milestone as it works toward becoming the first hospital on the African continent to achieve this distinction" Dr. Idun reiterated.

The initiative represents a strategic collaboration among three key partners: the University of Ghana Medical Centre, the American Nurses Association/American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANA/ANCC), and the Ghanaian-Diaspora Nursing Alliance (G-DNA). This tripartite partnership leverages local institutional commitment, international credentialing expertise, and diaspora nursing leadership to advance nursing excellence in Ghana and across Africa.

The event coincided with the G-DNA 3rd Annual Global Nursing Conference, whick took place in Accra, Ghana and provided the opportunity for international knowledge exchange and support from global nursing leaders.




University of Ghana, Legon Ministry of Health, Ghana

Ghana Registered Nurses' & Midwives' Association - GRNMA