Established 1927. Teaching hospital since 2023.
Founded for Western Ashanti
Began as a hospital for the people of Western Ashanti.
A new, modern complex
Moved into an ultra-modern complex built by the International Hospital Group (UK) and handed over to the Government of Ghana.
Converted to a teaching hospital
Now providing tertiary healthcare, training graduate and postgraduate health professionals, and conducting research into emerging diseases, in partnership with UENR’s School of Medical Sciences.
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Deputy Health Minister Visits Sunyani Teaching Hospital to Engage Bono Region Stakeholders on MMARP
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What we're building toward
Five strategic objectives guiding STH's next five years toward becoming a Centre of Excellence in Tertiary Healthcare, Medical Education and Research.
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Provide support to communities and lower-level health facilities
Measure of success: Improved specialist mentorship to lower-level facilities and clinical community outreaches, and improved referral system.
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Improve health research, teaching and learning
Measure of success: Increased operational and academic research and improved facilities for quality teaching and learning.
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Expand infrastructure and equipment base for quality healthcare delivery
Measure of success: Availability of a diverse health infrastructure and equipment portfolio to deliver comprehensive, quality healthcare services.
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Strengthen governance, management and operational systems
Measure of success: Improved accountability, transparency and operational efficiency, enhanced patient care and satisfaction, and better resource allocation and utilization.
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Increase access to quality specialist/tertiary healthcare services
Measure of success: Increased access and coverage of specialist health services for a healthy and productive life of the people in the hospital's catchment area.
What guides every part of our care
These principles shape every decision, every interaction, and every patient encounter, across every department, every day.
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Customer Satisfaction
We prioritize patient-centered care and responsiveness to meet the needs and expectations of patients, patient relatives and learners.
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Professionalism
We uphold high standards of expertise, ethics, and behavior in patient care, medical education and research.
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Teamwork
We collaborate effectively across all disciplines and departments to achieve common goals, share knowledge and support one another.
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Innovation
We are deliberate in our support for creativity, experimentation, and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, advance medical knowledge, and enhance efficiency in advanced health service delivery.
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Integrity
We demonstrate honesty, transparency, and ethics in all our engagements, decisions and actions, maintaining trust and credibility with stakeholders.
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Accountability
We take responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
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Commitment
We strive for excellence and are dedicated to STH philosophies, prioritizing patient care, medical education and research.
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Discipline
We maintain high standards of performance and adhere to policies and standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency and reliability.
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Empathy
We provide compassionate, patient-focused care, understanding and respecting the perspective and needs of patients, patient relatives and staff.
Upcoming Events
Community health fairs, screenings, and events open to the public.
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Health Awareness Day
World Pneumonia Day 2026
Observed every year on 12 November since 2009, World Pneumonia Day was established by the Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia, with support from the World Health Organization and UNICEF, to raise awareness of pneumonia’s toll on children’s health. Pneumonia remains the leading infectious cause of death in young children worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income […]
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Health Awareness Day
World Diabetes Day 2026
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Health Awareness Day
World AIDS Day 2026
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Health Awareness Day
International Universal Health Coverage Day 2026
Observed every year on 12 December, International Universal Health Coverage Day marks the anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s unanimous 2012 endorsement of universal health coverage (UHC), the principle that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care. The UN formally proclaimed 12 December as UHC Day in 2017 under resolution 72/138. […]
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Latest News
Announcements, milestones, and updates from across the hospital.
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Hospital News
STH Builds Leadership Capacity of Senior Managers in Two-Day Workshop
Sunyani Teaching Hospital (STH) has held a two-day leadership training and capacity-building workshop for its Directors, Heads of Sub-Budget Management Centres (Sub-BMCs), core managers, and the heads of HASS departments…
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Hospital News
Deputy Health Minister Visits Sunyani Teaching Hospital to Engage Bono Region Stakeholders on MMARP
Sunyani Teaching Hospital hosted Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, on Monday, 21 September 2026, as part of a nationwide engagement drive on the Maternal Mortality Action and…
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In the News
Premier Health Insurance donates 20 wheelchairs to STH
As part of a nationwide 150-unit donation marking its 15th anniversary, Premier Health Insurance presented 20 wheelchairs to Sunyani Teaching Hospital, MyJoyOnline reports. Hospital Administrator Samuel Dodzi welcomed the donation,…
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STH named in nationwide MahamaCares patient support rollout
Sunyani Teaching Hospital is among 29 hospitals nationwide selected for the initial rollout of the MahamaCares patient support programme, alongside facilities including Korle Bu, Komfo Anokye, and Tamale Teaching Hospitals,…
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Ghana Medical Trust Fund donates dialysis machines to STH
MyJoyOnline reports that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has donated two dialysis machines to Sunyani Teaching Hospital, aimed at improving access to treatment for kidney patients, particularly those managing concurrent…
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Health Minister directs teaching hospitals to operate 24-hour OPD and lab services
MyJoyOnline reports that Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh directed all public teaching hospitals to operate 24-hour outpatient and laboratory services, and specifically tasked the National Health Insurance Authority and the…
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Health Minister inaugurates STH board, calls for accountability and reform
The Ministry of Health reports that Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh inaugurated new governing boards for eight key health institutions, including Sunyani Teaching Hospital, alongside Korle Bu, Komfo Anokye, Tamale,…
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Sunyani Teaching Hospital pleads for upgrade of neonatal care unit, children’s ward
MyJoyOnline reports that Sunyani Teaching Hospital is appealing for upgraded equipment for its neonatal care unit and children's ward, which currently operates with only 8 CPAP machines and 7 incubators…
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Sunyani Teaching Hospital officially inaugurated
MyJoyOnline reports that the Bono Regional Hospital in Sunyani was officially inaugurated as Sunyani Teaching Hospital, a 350-bed facility approved by Cabinet in February 2023. President Nana Akufo-Addo said the…
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Health Posts
Patient-education tips and wellness guidance from our clinical teams.
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Public Health
Malaria Prevention Starts at Home
Malaria remains one of the most common reasons patients seek care at hospitals across Ghana, but it is both preventable and treatable. Ghana has made real progress: malaria deaths nationally…
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Cardiology
Hypertension: The Silent Risk Factor Behind Heart Disease and Stroke
High blood pressure is often called a silent killer for good reason; it rarely causes symptoms on its own, even as it quietly damages the heart, kidneys and blood vessels…
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Antenatal Care: Why Your First Visit Should Come Early
Antenatal care gives our midwives and obstetric team the chance to catch and manage problems (high blood pressure, anaemia, malaria in pregnancy) before they become emergencies for mother or baby.…
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Endocrinology
Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is becoming far more common across the region: cases in sub-Saharan Africa have grown sharply over the past two decades, driven largely by rising obesity, reduced physical…
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Paediatrics
Keeping Your Child’s Immunizations on Schedule
Ghana's Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) protects children against diseases like tuberculosis, polio, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease, rotavirus and measles; most of it delivered free at public…
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Mental Health
Recognizing Depression and Taking the First Step
Depression is one of the leading causes of ill health worldwide, yet it remains widely under-recognized, partly because its symptoms are often mistaken for ordinary stress or tiredness, and partly…
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Kidney Health & Dialysis
Kidney Health: Know the Risk Factors Before Symptoms Appear
Chronic kidney disease develops silently. By the time symptoms like swelling, fatigue or changes in urination appear, a significant amount of kidney function may already be lost, which is why…
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Ophthalmology
Protecting Your Sight: What to Know About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide, and it is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it typically causes no pain and no noticeable…
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Catchment Areas We Serve
- Bono Region
- Ahafo Region
- Bono East Region
- Savannah Region
- Western North Region
- Part of Côte d’Ivoire
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