St. Dominic Hospital
| St. Dominic Catholic Hospital (SDCH) | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Health | |
 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Akwatia, Denkyembour District, Eastern Region, Ghana |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public - Ghana Health Service |
| Type | Not-for-profit |
| Services | |
| Beds | 357 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Links | |
| Website | [1] |
| Lists | Hospitals in Ghana |
St. Dominic Catholic Hospital (SDCH) is a not-for-profit Catholic medical facility located in Akwatia in the Denkyembour District in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[1][2][3][4] On 10 January 2024, the hospital received a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to be the first in the Eastern Region to receive the device.[5] The device was inaugurated by EASE Ghana.[6]
History[edit]
The hospital was established in 1960.[1]
In 1998, the Chaplain at the hospital was Monsignor Alex Bobby-Benson.[7]
As at 2008, Dr Mrs Constance Addo Yobo was a chief dental surgeon at the hospital.[8] As at 2008, Dr Mrs Mercy Dawson was a medical superintendent at the hospital.[8]
As at 2024, the manager and administrator of the hospital is Rev. Fr. Ebenezer Kenneth Abban PhD.[6] As at 2024, Dr Maite Alfonso Romero is the medical director of the hospital.[2]
Facilities[edit]
- COVID-19 High Dependency Unit (HDU)[9]
- Dental clinic[8]
- Neo Natal Intensive-Care Unit (NICU)[1]
- Solar plant[10]
Controversy[edit]
In 2016, it was alleged the head of finance of the hospital, Mr. Yaw Opoku Agyei spearheaded fraudulent activity at the hospital which caused the Government of Ghana to lose money.[11]
In 2022, the hospital was accused by Madam Lydia Dagasu of neglecting her baby.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Kwafo, Eric Nana Yaw (20 January 2022). "Obuasi: St. Dominic Hospital denies causing baby's hand to rot due to alleged medical negligence". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ a b Wunpini, Haruna Yussif (16 January 2024). "St Dominic Hospital acquires MRI equipment to boost health care". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "EASE Healthcare, St. Dominic Catholic Hospital commission state-of-the-art MRI Scanner - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ admin (2024-01-16). "Eastern Region gets first-ever MRI Scanner at St Dominic Catholic Hospital". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "St. Dominic Hospital celebrates as it inaugurates first MRI Scanner in Eastern Region". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ a b Etefe, Juliet (2024-01-20). "EASE inaugurates first MRI scanner in Eastern Region at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ "Founder of Mathew 25 House receives honorary doctorate degree - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ a b c "Management of Saint Dominic Hospital inaugurates a modern dental clinic". Modern Ghana. 16 July 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Damalie, Pacome Emmanuel (29 November 2021). "High Dependency Unit for St Dominic Hospital". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Agyeman, Nana Konadu (3 December 2016). "Akwatia St Dominic Hospital gets solar plant". Graphic Online. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Head of Finance Accused of Fraud @ St Dominic Hospital". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-01-21.