University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD

27/07/2025

Just in case you missed it, here are some tidbits on the just- ended maiden symposium organised by the UGMC Medical and Scientific Research Centre on the theme, Meeting Ghana's Healthcare Needs:The Power of Tailored Research and Precision Treatment.




Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon Ghana Medical Association School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana - Greater Accra Region

20/07/2025

As you may be aware, the Research wing of the UGMC, (The Medical and Scientific Research Centre) was established to facilitate cutting-edge translational research that will discover new treatments, methods and procedures to improve the health status of Ghanaians, Africa and the world in general.
The Centre is excited to invite you to its inaugural Research Symposium at UGMC on Tuesday, 22nd July at 8:30 a.m.

Kindly click on the link below to attend the programme virtually.

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Please see flyer for more details.







Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon Ministry of Education GH
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Ghana Medical Association World Health Organization Ghana Ghana Registered Nurses' & Midwives' Association - GRNMA School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana - Greater Accra Region

16/07/2025

The president of the republic of Ghana, His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama has extended warm congratulations to the exceptional team of medical professionals from the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), the Mount Carmel Foundation (USA), and the National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, for achieving a groundbreaking medical feat- the successful completion of 17 complex cardiac arrhythmia ablations and device placements at the UGMC Catheterization Laboratory. Ayekoo (congrats) to the team. Please click on link below for more about this historic medical breakthrough.

https://youtu.be/IjvYgf0CCtQ?feature=shared







Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon Ghana Medical Association Mount Carmel Health

09/07/2025

Congratulations Team!


https://youtu.be/d7SMnYSGPW0?si=IoLlGfSAESU5y8g3

University of Ghana, Legon National Cardiothoracic Centre Carmel Foundation
Ghana Medical Association Ministry of Health, Ghana

MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH: UGMC makes history with first-ever cardiac ablation procedure in Ghana - Premtobre Kasee on Adom TV (09-07-25) #...

08/07/2025

Akwaaba to UGMC, Mount Carmel Foundation!




Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon Korle Bu Teaching Hospital National Cardiothoracic Centre Ghana Medical Association

04/07/2025

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in hospitalized patients — especially catheter-associated urinary tract infections, are serious issues in healthcare centres and among the most common healthcare - associated infections. These infections often lead to increased used of antibiotics, rehospitalizations, increased risk of complications for patients among others, and this negatively affects patient safety and quality of care. As a patient - centered facility, the AMS Committee of UGMC in partnership with Triderm Pharma, is excited to organize a FREE ACCREDITED CPD on the topic:

"MANAGEMENT OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS

TARGET PARTIPANTS:
All Clinicians (Medical Doctors,Pharmacists
Nurses, Allied Health Personnel etc).

Please see flyer for more details and click on link below to register for the training:

https://bit.ly/ams-cpd25





Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana - Greater Accra Region Ghana Registered Nurses' & Midwives' Association - GRNMA Ghana Medical Association Ministry of Health, Ghana School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana University of Ghana, Legon

25/06/2025

Hello again dear friends,
Hope you remember that today is UGMC Wellness Wednesday? We know you do...so here we go!!





Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon

23/06/2025

Are you a doctor, nurse, midwife or any other clinical worker? Then this upcoming course on Basic Emergency Care (BEC) being organised by the UGMC Training Simulation Centre is for you.The course addresses the recognition and initial management of a wide range of acute conditions (injuries, infections, noncommunicable diseases, including mental health conditions, and acute complications of pregnancy etc.). The first batch of trainees will start from 23rd June to 27th June but you can register to join the next batch.

More about the Course
Basic Emergency Care (BEC) focuses on a systematic approach to every acutely ill or injured patient and addresses the three key syndromes (difficulty breathing, shock and altered mental status). It amplifies clinical recommendations from the WHO IMAI District Clinician Manual, WHO Pocketbook of Hospital Care for Children, WHO Emergency Triage and Treatment and WHO Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth.

CPD Points
The programme will attract CPD points from Medical and Dental Council. (MDC), Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC), Pharmacy Council (PC) and Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)

Certification and Credentialling
UGMC-MTSC and EMSOG
Credentialled by AFEM and IFEM (on behalf of WHO)

Duration:
Time:
8a.m. - 5p.m. Daily (Snacks & Lunch Included)

For further enquiries, kindly call the Training Manager: 0242327546

Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon

21/06/2025

Ayekoo (Congratulations) to the Cardiothoracic Team at UGMC and CardioStart International for successfully embarking on five intensive days of complex, life-saving adult heart surgeries from June 16 to June 20.Three cheers to the incredible power of teamwork and collaboration!!!




Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon

19/06/2025

Dear friend,
I am sure you know someone who has passed on or is battling Sickle Cell disease. Well, today is Sickle Cell Awareness Day and so in memory of a loved one who has passed from the complications of Sickle Cell Disease or in solidarity with the millions worldwide living with the condition, please share this video. In doing so, you will be joining UGMC to shine a light on this Disease and also be part of the global advocacy campaign for a universal cure!







Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon Ghana Medical Association School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana Ghana Registered Nurses' & Midwives' Association - GRNMA World Health Organization Ghana

19/06/2025

It is TODAY!! Please click on link to learn more about sickle cell disease.

https://bit.ly/SickleCellAwareness25

Meeting ID: 375 943 912 936 1
Passcode: ou7zF28h




Ministry of Health, Ghana Ghana Registered Nurses' & Midwives' Association - GRNMA School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana University of Ghana, Legon World Health Organization Ghana

17/06/2025

Huge congrats to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services of UGMC, Mrs. Judith Asiamah, for being recognized and honoured as a 2025 Daisy Award Recipient by the International Council of Nurses in Helsinki, Finland.
Ayekoo Director 1 !!!





Ministry of Health, Ghana University of Ghana, Legon
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana
Ghana Registered Nurses' & Midwives' Association - GRNMA