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LocationChangli, Tamale – Salaga Road, Northern Region, Ghana
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The Seventh-day Adventist Hospital in Tamale is a healthcare facility with a capacity of 127 beds. It operates under the auspices of the North Ghana Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana, West Africa.[1][2]

HISTORY[1][3][4]

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The Tamale Adventist Hospital initially faced challenges due to poor accessibility and distance from the main township, resulting in low attendance. To address this, the hospital relocated to a more accessible location in Changli, Tamale. The new facility was constructed with support from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and volunteer teams. It was commissioned in 2004 and officially became a hospital in 2005.

Under the leadership of Dr. John O. Odiase and subsequent directors, the hospital made significant progress in infrastructure, equipment, and human resources. Attendance increased yearly, and the hospital gained trust from the community. Notably, a satellite medical facility was established in the Upper West Region.

Dr. Isaac Boamah and Pastor George Kossi-Ekao Amouzou played key roles in the hospital's management, with Pastor Amouzou later appointed as the first CHAG regional representative for the Northern Region. In 2022, Dr. Victoria Olubunmi Aboungo assumed the role of medical director.

The hospital's Christian values and commitment to service have made it a reliable healthcare provider, with an annual average of 70,000 patients treated.

Services

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The hospital offers 24/7 services, including the following: Emergency, Outpatient, In-Patient, Maternity, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesia, Reproductive and Child Health, PMTCT/ARV, ENT Care, Eye Care, Mental Health, Community Health, HIV/AIDS, Counselling, Family Planning, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Blood Bank/Blood Transfusion, Ultrasound Scan, Nutrition, Public Health Services, Ambulance Services, Housekeeping.[5][4][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "SDA Church opens new hospital in Tamale". GhanaWeb. 2004-07-08. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  2. ^ "HFC Bank renovates children's ward of Tamale SDA Hospital". Graphic Online.
  3. ^ North Ghana Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, “Minutes of North Ghana Mission Executive Committee Meeting” (Tamale, Ghana: January 19, 2004), 2.
  4. ^ a b "SDA Church opens new hospital in Tamale". Modern Ghana.
  5. ^ North Ghana Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, “Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting” (Tamale, Ghana: May 2, 1997), 1.
  6. ^ "Breaking News; SDA hospital in Tamale closed down after mob attack". Zaa Radio 99.3 FM. 2015-10-28. Retrieved 2024-03-30.