St. Theresa’s Catholic Hospital Scores 91% in 2025 Regional Peer Review
St. Theresa’s Catholic Hospital in the Nandom Municipal of the Upper West Region has achieved a remarkable 91% score in the 2025 annual peer review assessment for district hospitals, marking a significant improvement from last year’s 76–78%. This performance underscores the hospital’s commitment to quality healthcare and continuous improvement.
The assessment, held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the hospital’s conference hall, included officials from Lawra Hospital, Gwollu Hospital, Wellembelle Hospital, and a supervisory team from the Regional Health Directorate.
Dr. Sebastian Yidana Ninimiya, Medical Superintendent of St. Theresa’s Hospital, revealed that the review covered eight thematic areas, including governance, clinical practices, infection prevention and control, quality improvement initiatives, client care, and clinical services. He described the outcome as a testament to the hospital’s strong systems and commitment to delivering quality healthcare.
“While we celebrate this progress, we are not complacent. Our goal is 100%, and we believe there is always room for further improvement,” Dr. Ninimiya said. He also noted staffing as a major challenge, with the hospital employing about 75 casual workers monthly at a cost of over GH¢100,000 from internally generated funds. Despite this, the facility maintains high standards of care.
Representing the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Nandom District Office, Municipal Manager Mr. Francis Baghr commended the hospital’s efforts and emphasised the importance of linking residents’ health insurance cards to their Ghana Cards for seamless access to healthcare.
Anyagre Jonathan, Regional Coordinator for Non-Communicable Diseases at the Upper West Regional Health Directorate, described the hospital’s 91.55% score as outstanding and praised management and staff for addressing past challenges and implementing measures that strengthened service delivery.
The review event was chaired by Ko Naa, Naa Domepeh Gyireh I, who represented the Nandom Naa. He encouraged staff to maintain their hard work and momentum. Retired staff were also present, reflecting the strong foundation laid by earlier generations of healthcare workers.
The annual peer review serves as a vital tool for assessing performance and guiding improvements in healthcare service delivery, with St. Theresa’s Hospital setting a commendable benchmark for other district hospitals in the region.
By Times Reporter
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