Garden City University has initiated the construction of Ghana's first private university teaching hospital. The 100-bed facility represents a significant expansion of healthcare infrastructure and professional training in the Ashanti Region.
This teaching hospital, located at the university’s Kwabre Kenyasi campus, aims to strengthen practical training for health professionals. It will also enhance access to quality healthcare services for students and the wider community. The project underscores Garden City University's deepening commitment to health sciences education following its recent attainment of full university status.
This development aligns with a broader national effort to improve medical education and healthcare delivery. Ghana's healthcare sector faces persistent demands for skilled workers. The new hospital will contribute to addressing this deficit by training more doctors and other health professionals. The investment in private medical infrastructure complements ongoing government initiatives to upgrade and expand public teaching hospitals.
Professor Ellis Owusu-Dabo, Chairman of the new University Council, highlighted the university's vision during a visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He stated the teaching hospital will serve as a crucial training hub for aspiring health science students. “We are focused on health, nursing, midwifery, physician assistantships and the like,” Professor Owusu-Dabo explained. He added that the university is moving into a Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) to train more doctors.
The investment by Garden City University demonstrates a growing trend in private institutions contributing to national development priorities. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months, indicating a swift turnaround for a facility of this scale. This new hospital will attract both local and international students, further boosting the regional economy. It will also create numerous employment opportunities in healthcare and related fields.
Garden City University's current student population is approximately 14,000, with a strong focus on business and health sciences. The university received its Presidential Charter in June 2024, granting it full university status. This milestone was achieved with the support and encouragement of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, according to university officials. Professor Eric Kwasi Ofori, the new Vice-Chancellor, a specialist in Medical Imaging, assumed office on March 2, 2026. He confirmed plans to launch a Graduate Entry Dental Programme (GEDP) alongside the GEMP. Other new programmes include Ophthalmic Dispensing Technology and Doctor of Optometry. The university is also developing an International Students and Faculty Hostel and a Nursing and Midwifery Block Complex.