KGL Foundation Unveils Modernised OPD at Psychiatric Hospital

The KGL Foundation has officially handed over a fully renovated and ultra-modern Out-Patient Department (OPD) to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, marking a significant upgrade to mental health infrastructure in the national capital.

The extensive renovation, described by officials as a transformation of a previously inadequate space into a dignified and healing environment, includes enhanced safety features, modernised consulting rooms, and a patient-friendly layout designed to reduce anxiety among visitors.

At a commissioning ceremony attended by key stakeholders, the Chief Executive Officer of the KGL Foundation, Mr. Elliot Dadey, underscored the link between physical infrastructure and patient recovery.

“The physical environment of a health facility plays a crucial role in the recovery process of patients,” Mr. Dadey stated. He explained that the project was born out of an urgent need to spark lasting change and inspire greater private sector investment in mental health. “The upgraded facility will provide a more conducive atmosphere for treatment and care.”

Receiving the keys to the renovated block, the Hospital Director of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Kwadwo Marfo Obeng, described the new OPD as a revolutionary transformation that goes beyond brick and mortar.

“The renovated facility has improved the hospital’s image, enhanced safety and comfort within consulting rooms, and made the institution more welcoming to patients and visitors,” Dr. Obeng said.

He further noted that the facelift serves as a powerful psychological tool to combat deep-rooted societal bias against psychiatric institutions. “The facelift is helping to change public perceptions of mental health care and encouraging more people to seek professional support when needed,” the Hospital Director observed.

The commissioning ceremony drew high-profile dignitaries, including Dr. Eugene Dordoye, Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority; Dr. Susan Seffah, Clinical Coordinator; Dr. Peggy Asiedu Ekremet, Head of Public Relations and Deputy Clinical Coordinator; Mr. Victus Kpesese, Director of Administration at the Mental Health Authority; and Mr. Emmanuel Hanson Torde, Deputy Director of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital.

With the new facility now operational, officials expressed optimism that the improved ambiance would reduce patient anxiety, streamline healthcare delivery, and set a new benchmark for mental health infrastructure across Ghana.