Site clearing begins for new 400-bed maternity block at Korle Bu

Clearing of land for the development of a new 400-bed maternity block at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has commenced. This expansion and modernisation of maternal and neonatal healthcare services were announced by President John Dramani Mahama on July 9, 2026, during the inauguration of a CathLab at the hospital. The government has allocated and handed over a site to the contractor, enabling construction to begin.

The new facility will feature state-of-the-art medical technology and dedicated areas to offer specialized care for mothers and infants. This will include wards for obstetrics and gynecology, delivery suites, operating rooms, neonatal intensive care, high dependency and intensive care units. Additional planned features encompass an In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproductive Technology Centre, antenatal and postnatal clinics, fertility and reproductive health clinics, breastfeeding and family planning facilities, as well as an Emergency Obstetric Care Unit, Diagnostic Imaging Department, laboratories, pharmacy, Central Sterile Services Department, and physiotherapy and rehabilitation units.

The maternity block will also provide spaces for teaching, research, and conferences to facilitate clinical training and research at the hospital. Upon completion, this project aims to significantly increase Korle Bu's capacity to deliver specialized maternal, reproductive, and neonatal healthcare, enhancing the overall patient and staff environment.

The hospital expresses gratitude to the government for investing in its infrastructure, confident that the new facility will substantially bolster maternal and neonatal healthcare services in Ghana.