St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital is a faith-based healthcare facility located in Hwidiem in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region. The hospital provides general medical services, maternal and child health care, surgical services, and serves as a key referral center for surrounding communities in the Ahafo Region.
St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital is a prominent faith-based healthcare institution located in Hwidiem, Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region. Established and operated by the Catholic Church, it serves as a critical referral center providing comprehensive medical services including general medicine, surgery, maternal and child health, and emergency care to communities across the Ahafo Region and neighboring areas. The hospital is renowned for its commitment to affordable, quality healthcare delivery in line with Catholic healthcare mission and values.
The hospital was founded by the Catholic Church as part of the Church's extensive healthcare mission in Ghana, contributing to the country's network of faith-based medical institutions that have historically filled healthcare gaps in underserved regions. St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital has grown from a modest health facility to become one of the principal hospitals serving the Ahafo Region, particularly after the region's creation in 2019. It continues the Catholic Church's legacy of providing compassionate healthcare to all, regardless of religious affiliation or economic status.
St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital is located in Hwidiem town, accessible by road from Goaso (the Ahafo Regional capital) and from Kumasi via the Goaso-Hwidiem route. Patients can access outpatient services during regular hospital hours on weekdays, with emergency services available 24/7. Visitors should bring valid identification and any relevant medical records, and the hospital accepts National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards along with cash payments.
St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital is named after St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a 13th-century princess renowned for her charitable works and dedication to caring for the sick and poor, making the hospital's name a reflection of its mission to serve the vulnerable and underserved populations of the Ahafo Region.
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