Premier teaching hospital of West Africa, founded 1923. 2000+ beds.
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, established in 1923, is Ghana's premier and largest teaching hospital, serving as the principal training institution for the University of Ghana Medical School. Located in the Korle Bu district of Accra, it operates over 2,000 beds and stands as one of West Africa's leading tertiary healthcare facilities, providing specialized medical services and conducting groundbreaking medical research across multiple disciplines.
Founded during British colonial rule in 1923, Korle Bu was the first major hospital constructed in the Gold Coast and was named after the Korle Lagoon nearby. It began as a small facility but expanded significantly after independence in 1957, becoming Ghana's flagship teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Ghana Medical School established in 1964. The hospital has trained generations of West African medical professionals and pioneered numerous medical advances on the continent.
Korle Bu operates 24/7 with accident and emergency services available at all times. Visitors seeking medical care should present at the Outpatient Department (OPD) for registration or proceed directly to the Emergency Unit for urgent cases. Visiting hours for admitted patients are typically structured, and visitors should check with specific wards for current policies and any COVID-19 related restrictions.
Korle Bu performed Ghana's first successful kidney transplant in 2003 and remains the only public facility in the country offering comprehensive organ transplant services, cementing its status as a medical pioneer in West Africa.
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