37 Military Hospital, hospital in Ghana
The 37 Military Hospital is a large facility located on a main road between Accra's airport and city center, easily visible from a distance. The complex includes multiple wings with around 400 beds, a round-the-clock emergency department, and various specialized units covering radiology, dental care, ophthalmology, pediatrics, obstetrics, and trauma services.
The hospital was founded in 1941 by British General George Giffard to treat soldiers wounded during World War II. Originally called No. 37 General Hospital, it was renamed 37 Military Hospital in 1956 as it expanded to serve both civilian and military populations.
The hospital's name comes from being the 37th medical facility built by the British in West Africa during colonial times. It serves both military personnel and civilians, making it a trusted institution woven into the daily life of Accra's residents.
The hospital is open 24 hours a day and easily accessible from the main road. Signs in English and local languages guide visitors through the different departments, and security staff are present to assist with navigation and ensure visitor safety.
A local story tells of a colony of bats that settled on the hospital grounds, said to have come with a dying village chief from eastern Ghana seeking treatment. These bats return each night to roost in the same location, and visitors often notice them flying around the area, with some regarding them as a sign of good fortune.
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