Research

Research is part of our mandate under the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act, 1996 (Act 525). It supports our vision to become a Centre of Excellence in Tertiary Healthcare, Medical Education and Research.

Research Unit

Our Mandate

To conduct research into emerging diseases.

Strategic Objective SO4

Improve health research, teaching and learning.

Measure of success: Increased operational and academic research and improved facilities for quality teaching and learning.

Teaching and research at STH

Sunyani Regional Hospital was converted to a teaching hospital in 2023, expanding undergraduate and postgraduate training of health professionals and research into emerging diseases. Sunyani Teaching Hospital collaborates with the School of Medical Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, for the training of medical students and other health professionals, and for research into emerging diseases.

Research & Development sits within our Medical Services Directorate, alongside Clinical Sub-BMCs, Clinical and Postgraduate Training, and Public Health.

Research in our values

  • 01

    Professionalism

    We uphold high standards of expertise, ethics, and behavior in patient care, medical education and research.

  • 02

    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.

  • 03

    Commitment

    We strive for excellence and are dedicated to STH philosophies, prioritizing patient care, medical education and research.