{
  "id": 8904302,
  "title": "Korle Bu begins work on 400-bed Mother and Child Block with IVF, NICU and theatres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/korle-bu-begins-work-on-400-bed-mother-and-child-block-with-ivf-nicu",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:35:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/korle-bu-begins-work-on-400-bed-mother-and-child-block-with-ivf-nicu-and-theatres/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced the commencement of land preparation for the construction and equipping of a new 400-bed Mother and Child Block at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The landmark facility, part of President John Dramani Mahama's renewed investment in major health infrastructure, will replace the existing maternity unit at the hospital.\n\nThe Mother and Child Block will encompass a range of specialized wards, including obstetrics and gynaecology, labour and delivery suites, operating theatres, and intensive care units. It will also feature an IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology Centre, as well as clinics for antenatal, postnatal, fertility, and reproductive health care. Nursing and family planning services will also be available on-site.\n\nIn addition to patient care facilities, the new block will provide diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and blood bank services. Pharmacy services, a Central Sterile Services Department, as well as physiotherapy and rehabilitation units will also be available. Finally, teaching, research, and conference facilities will be included, creating a comprehensive center for maternal, child, and reproductive healthcare at Korle Bu.",
  "summary": "Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has announced that land preparation has begun for the construction and equipping of a modern 400-bed Mother and Child Block at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mahama begins construction of 400-bed Mother and Child Block at Korle Bu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/mahama-begins-construction-of-400-bed-mother-and-child-block-at-korle",
        "published": "2026-09-21T10:18:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}