Sunyani Teaching Hospital’s OPD monthly attendance hovers around 120,000 – CEO

The Out-Patient Department (OPD) at Sunyani Teaching Hospital (STH) has seen a notable rise in monthly attendance since the facility gained teaching hospital status, according to Dr. Cardinal Kofi Newton, the hospital's CEO. Prior to the upgrade in 2023, the monthly OPD attendance averaged around 90,000 cases. However, this figure has now escalated to approximately 120,000 cases.

STH serves as a critical referral center for the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions, as well as receiving referrals from neighboring countries like Côte d'Ivoire.

Dr. Newton shared these insights during an interview with media representatives, accompanying Suncity Club United Kingdom (Suncity Club UK) in presenting reception furniture worth GH¢25,000 to the hospital. The club, comprising residents of Sunyani and individuals who attended school in the municipality but are currently based in the UK, gifted 20 steel three-seater reception chairs.

Dr. Newton noted a growing public trust and confidence in the hospital, attributing this to the strong relationship between healthcare professionals and patients. He reiterated that maintaining high-quality healthcare services and exceptional client care is the hospital's core value.

Mr. Solomon Boateng, President of Suncity Club UK, praised the hospital's management and staff for their professionalism and commitment to healthcare delivery. He emphasized the club's dedication to societal welfare through community support initiatives and urged the hospital authorities to ensure proper upkeep of the newly donated furniture.

Additionally, Mr. Ranford Antwi, CEO of the Sunyani-based Suncity Group of Companies, expressed gratitude for the club's generous donation and hoped that other affluent individuals from Sunyani, both locally and abroad, would follow suit to further bolster the teaching hospital's status and service delivery.