Excellence In

Healthcare

Since 1923

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is Ghana’s leading referral centre,

dedicated to world-class care and training.

Our Services

Accident & Emergency Centre

The Accident and Emergency Centre (A&E) at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is the critical care point for trauma, medical, and surgical emergencies. 

Department of Child Health

The Department was established in 1964 under the leadership of its first Head Dr. Susan De-Graft Johnson. It is a tertiary referral centre for children under 13 years with medical and surgical problems

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department provides 275 beds for Obstetrics and 97 beds for Gynaecology. The department is divided into five units. A senior consultant heads each unit with other consultants and doctors equally distributed among the units.

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The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health, has donated eight anaesthesia machines to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare delivery system. Presenting the equipment during a working visit to the...

Staff Turnout in Their Numbers at Korle Bu Fun Games

The 2025 Staff Fun Games of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital came off on Saturday, 18th October, with great enthusiasm and participation from staff across the hospital. The event provided an opportunity for relaxation, exercise, and team bonding beyond the usual work...

Korle Bu Is Africa’s Pride – Ameer of Ahmadiyya Mission Declares

The Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, has described the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) as one of Africa’s most prestigious health institutions, saying it is “not just Ghana’s pride — it is Africa’s pride.” He noted that many doctors...

Bawumia Pays Bills for Scores of Sick Children on Birthday

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of the Republic, has settled medical bills for scores of children at the Department of Child Health of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The gesture formed part of activities commemorating his birthday. Leading a delegation to...

District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) Hands Over Standby Generator to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

A team led by the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Mr Harry Hanson, has officially handed over a new standby generator set to the National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. During the...

Novartis Strengthens Ties with Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to Boost Healthcare Innovation

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has welcomed a high-level delegation from Novartis Pharmaceuticals in what both parties described as a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in healthcare delivery, research, and innovation. The CEO of KBTH, Dr Yakubu...

Walk for Hope for Childhood Cancer Awareness

In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Walk for Hope 2025 was held to raise awareness and support for children battling cancer. Participants walked from the Korle Bu Child Health forecourt through the Accra Post Office and surrounding areas, before...

Korle Bu CSSD Staff Trained on Fire Safety and Emergency Response

Staff from the various unit of the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have undergone fire safety training to boost preparedness against emergencies. The exercise, led by ADO1 Dave Ocran and Leading Fireman Samuel Nkrumah of the...

KORLE BU IS ON A BATTLEFIELD; ICGC TO PROVIDE AMMUNITION – Pastor Otabil

The Founder of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Dr. Mensa Otabil, has described the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as a battlefield and assured that his church will provide the necessary ammunition to help it succeed. Pastor Otabil made these remarks...

Foundation Course for New Paediatric Residents

The Department of Child Health, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital recently organised a week-long comprehensive Foundation Course, from Monday, August 25th to Friday August 29th 2025, the first of its kind, to welcome its new paediatric residents. The course, dubbed the “DCH...