Management of the Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu, North-East Region, has pledged its full support to collaborate with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) in delivering critical healthcare services to patients living with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
The assurance came during a visit by a GMTF delegation as part of its ongoing needs assessment tour of selected referral facilities in Ghana’s newly created regions.
Hospital authorities noted that support from the Trust Fund—particularly in retooling and advanced training for medical staff—would significantly enhance the facility’s capacity to contribute to the Fund’s life-saving mandate.
“Targeted investment in equipment and specialist training will enable us to deliver better outcomes for patients requiring long-term and specialized care,” hospital management said.
The Baptist Medical Centre serves as the main referral hospital for the North-East Region, providing services not only to local residents but also to patients from neighbouring regions and countries to the north. Its strategic location makes it a critical hub for healthcare delivery in Ghana’s northern corridor.
Despite operating with only five medical doctors, the hospital manages an average of 100,000 Out-Patient Department (OPD) cases and over 20,000 admissions annually. These figures highlight both the hospital’s importance and the pressure on its limited resources.
During the visit, the GMTF delegation assessed the hospital’s infrastructure and explored practical partnership arrangements aimed at expanding access to specialist care for vulnerable populations.
The Trust Fund reaffirmed its commitment to working with key health institutions across the country to strengthen capacity and ensure equitable access to quality care for Ghanaians living with chronic conditions.
