Founded in 1951, St. Anne Catholic Hospital began as a modest clinic established by the Gonja Development Corporation to serve its staff and their families. When the corporation dissolved in 1954, the facility was entrusted to the Catholic Church, marking the beginning of its faith-based healthcare mission and is offering an international student Internship Africa.
In 1955, the Sisters of St. Anne arrived and laid a strong foundation for compassionate service, managing the hospital until 1974. Leadership then transitioned to the Sisters of Mary Immaculate (SMI) and the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM). From 1978 to 1999, the hospital was under the dedicated care of the Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit.
The Sisters of Mary Immaculate resumed management thereafter, continuing their service until 2021, when stewardship of the hospital was formally transferred to the Catholic Diocese of Damongo—ensuring the continuation of its long-standing commitment to quality healthcare rooted in service and faith.
Journey
For over 74 years, St. Anne Catholic Hospital has grown from a modest clinic established to serve GDC staff into one of the leading primary healthcare providers in Damongo. Today, the hospital proudly serves not only the people of Damongo but also functions as a key referral facility for the West Gonja Municipality, North Gonja District, and, in selected cases, the Sawla Tuna Kalba District and Bole Municipality. This growth reflects our enduring commitment to accessible, compassionate, and quality healthcare.
Mission
To deliver quality, affordable healthcare through qualified, dedicated, and motivated professionals, inspired by Christ’s healing ministry. We foster international medical education by strenghtening the possibility for inernational medical students to experience their Internship Africa.
Organizational Structure
St. Anne Catholic Hospital operates under the Catholic Health Services Trust, Ghana, and the leadership of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Overall oversight is provided by the Bishop of Damongo, who serves as Head of the Hospital through the Diocesan Health Board.
The hospital’s daily operations are managed by the Facility Manager, supported by a multidisciplinary Hospital Management Team. The institution is structured around four core departments, led by the Medical Director, Nurse Manager, Hospital Administrator, and Head of Finance. The Hospital Chaplain and Deputy Head of Finance are also key members of management, representing the Diocese and the SMI.
Core Services
St. Anne Catholic Hospital offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities. Our core services include:
- Outpatient and Inpatient Services
- Specialist Clinics
- Accident and Emergency Care
- Ambulance Services
- Dental Services
- Ophthalmology (Eye Care)
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Services
- Wellness Clinic
- Antenatal, Maternal, and Reproductive Health Services
- Neonatal and Paediatric Care
- Surgical Services
- Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
- Radiology (X-ray and Ultrasound)
- Electrocardiography (ECG)
- Endoscopy
- Guidance and Counselling Services
- Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT)
- Mortuary Services
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These services are delivered by skilled professionals using a patient-centred approach to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Staff
As at the end of the third quarter of 2025, St. Anne Catholic Hospital had a total workforce of 288 staff members. Our team comprises clinical, diagnostic, administrative, and support personnel, with nursing staff forming the largest segment of the workforce.
Despite staffing constraints, our personnel continue to demonstrate commitment, resilience, and professionalism, consistently upholding the hospital’s mission, vision, and values in service to the community.
Staff numbers
| Staff Categories | Number of Staff |
| Surgical Fellow | 1 |
| Family Medicine Specialist | 1 |
| Medical Officers & Physician Assistants | 12 |
| Nursing Staff (Nurses and Midwives) | 173 |
| Pharmacy Staff | 13 |
| Laboratory Staff | 11 |
| Administrative Staff | 15 |
| Accounts Staff | 11 |
| X-Ray and Ultrasound | 2 |
| Other Staff (Drivers, Cleaners, CSSD Staff, etc) | 49 |
| Total Staff Strength | 288 |
Bed Capacity and Distribution
St. Anne Catholic Hospital has a total bed capacity of 100, strategically allocated to support a wide range of clinical services, including medical, surgical, maternal, paediatric, neonatal, and emergency care available for an Internship Africa.
Bed distribution across the hospital is as follows:
- Male Medical and Surgical Wards: 20 beds
- Female Medical and Surgical Wards: 20 beds
- Paediatric Ward: 25 beds
- Maternity Ward: 15 beds
- Accident and Emergency Ward: 10 beds
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): 10 beds
This structured distribution ensures efficient patient flow, optimal use of resources, and quality care delivery across all service areas.
Hospital Performance
At St. Anne Catholic Hospital, we continuously monitor key service delivery indicators to evaluate performance and drive ongoing quality improvement.
Over the review period, trends in outpatient visits, inpatient admissions, surgical procedures, and patient outcomes demonstrate consistent service utilization and a strengthening of clinical capacity.
These indicators highlight our dual role as a primary care and referral facility, reflecting our growing expertise in managing both medical and surgical cases while maintaining high standards of patient care for education in the Internship Africa.
| Health Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Outpatient | ||||
| Total OPD Attendance | 31624 | 24929 | 26795 | 36538 |
| OPD Per Capita | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.41 | 0.52 |
| Inpatient Services | ||||
| Annual Admission | 7597 | 7518 | 7496 | 7782 |
| Bed Occupancy Rates | 40 | 38.8 | 81.1 | 53.3 |
| Institutional Mortality Rate | 18.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 15.3% |
| Surgeries | ||||
| Major Surgeries | 486 | 409 | 246 | 622 |
| Minor Surgeries | 429 | 236 | 804 | 777 |
Recent Achievements
St. Anne Catholic Hospital has made remarkable strides in service delivery and clinical excellence over the past year. Key highlights from 2024 include:
- Outpatient Services: OPD attendance rose from 26,795 to 36,538, reflecting enhanced community engagement and improved service quality.
- Inpatient Care: Admissions increased from 7,496 to 7,782, with an average length of stay of 3 days, demonstrating efficient patient management.
- Surgical Services: Total surgical cases grew from 1,050 in 2023 to 1,399 in 2024, with major surgeries increasing from 246 to 622. This growth was supported by surgical outreaches and the hospital’s distinction of hosting the only Surgical Fellow in the Savannah Region. Major procedures included hernia repairs, thyroidectomy, mastectomy, excision biopsies, hydrocelectomy, skin grafting, laparotomy, bowel surgeries, gastric procedures, cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, limb amputations, myomectomy, cesarean sections, hysterectomy, oophorectomy, and salpingectomy.
- Maternal Health: Zero maternal deaths were recorded in 2024, a testament to enhanced service quality and ongoing staff training.
- Quality Recognition: The hospital achieved Level 4 Safecare status in January 2025, highlighting our commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Diagnostic Advancements: New services, including biochemistry tests, culture and sensitivity analysis, hormone assays, and endoscopy, have strengthened diagnostic capability and improved patient outcomes.
- Sustainable Initiatives: Progress toward green energy use includes the introduction of solar power as part of the hospital’s energy mix, supporting sustainable healthcare delivery.
These achievements underscore St. Anne Catholic Hospital’s dedication to clinical excellence, patient safety, and sustainable innovation.
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