Lapaz, Accra In a heartwarming display of care and commitment, Mr. Michael Banahene, the Managing Director of Dap Motors & Trading Limited, has given the community a remarkable gift—a cutting-edge health facility called the St. Michael’s Specialist Hospital. This 90-bed private hospital, reaching for the sky as a 9-story building, is a shining example of hope for residents in the heart of Accra.
St. Michael’s Specialist Hospital is a symbol of modern healthcare excellence. It’s filled with advanced equipment, ready to meet the changing medical needs of the community and beyond. But it’s more than just technology; it’s a vision of healthcare that goes beyond medical procedures.
Visitors to this incredible hospital are welcomed by spacious offices for doctors and nurses, ensuring that medical experts have the best setting to provide their care. There’s also a cafeteria, serving the needs of patients and staff and offering a place for refreshment and respite. For the youngest patients, there’s a playground, showing the hospital’s dedication to family-centered healthcare. There’s also a welcoming waiting area for visitors, emphasizing the importance of a warm and inviting environment during difficult times.
St. Michael’s Specialist Hospital aims to provide a wide range of medical services, both general and specialized. Among its offerings are cardiac care, day surgery, hemodialysis, General outpatient Consultations, CT-scanning, X-ray, General Ultrasound Services, Full Laboratory Services, Catering Services, Laundry Services, and much more. In short, it aims to be a complete healthcare provider, attending to the diverse healthcare needs of the community all under one roof.
The story behind this remarkable healthcare facility is deeply personal. Michael Banahene started this journey when faced with a heartbreaking situation. When his own son fell seriously ill some years ago, public hospitals consistently turned them away, claiming there were no beds. It was this deeply troubling experience that drove him to build this hospital. Mr. Banahene chose Lapaz, the very neighborhood where his journey began, as the location for this extraordinary healthcare institution.
Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah, who graced the hospital’s opening, eloquently summed up Mr. Banahene’s motivation: “When his son was suddenly taken ill a few years ago, almost every public hospital he was referred to claimed there were no beds. A troubled Michael Banahene decided to build a hospital after that overwhelmingly sad episode. He chose to develop the hospital at Lapaz, the neighborhood that birthed his hustle.”
Indeed, St. Michael’s Specialist Hospital not only stands as a symbol of medical progress but also as a testament to one person’s determination to make a difference in healthcare. This institution is set to be a cornerstone of health and healing, offering hope and relief to countless individuals in their times of need.