The Alpha and Omega Specialist Hospital at Madina, a suburb of Accra, has in its first year of operation recorded over 85,332 outpatient visits and 11,308 admissions or detainments, averaging 200 to 350 OPD cases daily.
The hospital also made antenatal care (ANC) and deliveries completely free for pregnant women with valid NHIS cards, resulting in 75 cesarean sections within the year.
The Managing Director of the hospital, Francis Fosu, made these disclosures at the first anniversary celebrations of the hospital in Accra on Saturday He indicated that with an impressive track record of its achievements in service delivery, infrastructure expansion, and community support, the facility was solidifying its role as a key healthcare provider at Madina and its surrounding areas. "The surgical department has been notably active, conducting 140 surgeries, including 40 hernia repairs and 15 appendectomies, alongside various other major and minor procedures, Radiological services, previously outsourced, are gradually being brought in-house, the hospital now offers ultrasound services with an X-ray unit soon to be installed to reduce patient inconvenience and turnaround times," he added.
Mr Fosu highlighted the hospital's successful collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to make NHIS registration and renewals free for all, allowing immediate access to care.
