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Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital

Coordinates: 5°55′18″N 0°07′59″W / 5.9216°N 0.1330°W / 5.9216; -0.1330
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Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital
Main entrance.
Map
Geography
LocationMampong Akuapem, Eastern Region, Ghana
Coordinates5°55′18″N 0°07′59″W / 5.9216°N 0.1330°W / 5.9216; -0.1330
Organisation
Care systemGhana Health Service
FundingGovernment and patients
TypeGeneral
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds114
HelipadNo
History
Opened1929
Links
ListsHospitals in Ghana

Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital is a public Hospital located in Akuapim-Mampong in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1][2][3]

History and Etymology

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The hospital was established in 19?? and named to honour Tetteh Quarshie.

The Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital was established in February 1961 by the Ghana Cocoa Marketing Board (GCMB) to honor Tetteh Quashie, who is recognized for introducing cocoa to Ghana. [4]

Site and Facilities

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The road entrance is on the south side of the N4 highway, approximately one hour northeast of Accra. The site is approximately seven hectares, pleasantly landscaped. The hospital has an administrative building, a residential hostel for staff, three buildings containing patient wards, and several accessory buildings.

Medical Superintendents

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2016-present Dr. Albert Benneh
20??-2016 Dr. Mawuli Gyakobo[5]

See also

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The southwestern elevation of the largest building on the site. The main entrance is on the opposite side.

References

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  1. ^ "Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital in poor condition". MobileGhanaWeb. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
  2. ^ "One killed in accident at Adawso". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  3. ^ Yeboah, Rex Mainoo (2021-10-06). "Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inspects Works On €4 Million Atibie Hospital Project". AllAfrica. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  4. ^ "Minister Launches Fund For Tetteh Quashie Hospital". DailyGuide Network. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  5. ^ "Dr. Mawuli Gyakobo speaking at TEDxUofM". Youtube. Retrieved 2016-07-06.