Kumasi, Ghana – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, yesterday, July 9, 2025, granted audience to the management of ADB Ghana Limited, a specialist medical supply company, giving his royal blessing for the immediate commencement of work on the long-awaited Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Teaching Hospital. This significant development comes as Ghana continues to grapple with challenges in its healthcare infrastructure and a persistent need for enhanced medical training facilities.
The delegation, comprising Benjamin Diaz, Director; Flora Diaz, Co-Director; and Alex Mensah Sennah, General Manager of ADB Ghana Limited, visited the Manhyia Palace to secure the Asantehene’s endorsement. Their successful audience paves the way for construction to actively resume on the ambitious project, which has faced delays over the past decade due to financial constraints.
Upon its completion, the KNUST Teaching Hospital is set to play a crucial dual role. Firstly, it will serve as a vital training ground for Medical and Allied Health students of KNUST, addressing the long-standing reliance of the university’s School of Medical Sciences on the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for clinical training. Secondly, it is expected to significantly ease the considerable burden on KATH, Ghana’s second-largest referral facility, which frequently grapples with overcrowding and a high patient influx.
The establishment of this new teaching hospital is seen as a crucial step in strengthening healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region and beyond. Ghana’s healthcare sector faces ongoing challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, workforce shortages, and the need for improved access to quality care, particularly in rural areas. The KNUST Teaching Hospital, a project that has garnered considerable attention and advocacy from the Asantehene himself, is anticipated to contribute substantially to mitigating these issues by expanding the capacity for both patient care and the development of highly skilled medical professionals. The project, originally envisioned to include facilities such as a cardiothoracic and neurosurgical center, diagnostic unit, and extensive wards, represents a significant investment in the nation’s health future.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
