AdministrationOur Purpose
Mission & Vision
Mission
To provide high quality healthcare in the most effective, efficient and innovative manner, specific to the needs of the communities we serve and at all times acknowledging the dignity of the patient.
Vision
A health service that is best in meeting patient needs and expectations.
Our Core Values
Faith
Rooted in Catholic values, we honour the dignity and sanctity of every human life.
Compassion
We treat every patient with empathy, kindness, and genuine care, regardless of background.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest clinical and ethical standards in all we do.
Community
We are deeply committed to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our Journey
A History of Healing
EARLY 1955
Humble Beginnings
The hospital’s origins trace back to early 1955, when a temporary camp was established on the current hospital grounds. This shelter initially served as an isolation facility to care for local victims of a smallpox outbreak.
LATE 1955
A Community Challenge
Later that year, local Mass Education Officer Mr. Dwamena suggested transforming the site into a permanent clinic. The Chief and Elders petitioned the Catholic Bishop of Kumasi, Rt. Rev. Van de Bronk. The Bishop issued a challenge: the hospital and its resident doctor would go to whichever community; Hwidiem or Agroyesum, could first provide decent accommodation for the physician. Under the leadership of Nana Akwasi Nyantakyi, the Hwidiem community rallied together, donating cocoa and maize to fund and secure the site and housing.
1956
The First Doctor & Official Opening
On November 28, 1955, Dr. J. A. Vervoorn, a young Dutch physician, arrived in Hwidiem. The smallpox shed was quickly converted into a dispensary, and construction began on a four-room block (the site of the current female ward). The clinic was officially opened on December 3, 1956, and began expanding under the management of dedicated Dutch medical organizations (Memisa).
1970s-1980s
Diocesan Shift & OLA Leadership
As the Catholic Church structure evolved, ownership of the hospital was transferred to the newly erected Sunyani Diocese in 1973. Seeking to strengthen the hospital's administration, the late Most Rev. James Kwadwo Owusu invited the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) to manage the facility. The OLA Sisters officially took over administration on January 28, 1984, marking a new era of structured growth.
2000s
Modern Era & Looking Ahead
Through the decades, the hospital has transformed from a single-room dispensary into a robust medical institution. This growth has been sustained by the dedication of its staff, the Government of Ghana, local benefactors, and international partner agencies. Today, the hospital remains committed to continuous growth and serving the community with faith and excellence.
2025
Accredited, Growing, Trusted
The hospital sustained its SafeCare Level 4 accreditation, opened new specialty services including a wellness clinic and cervical screening centre, and established a research unit to anchor evidence-based practice. Outpatient attendance reached a record 99,274, nearly a fifth higher than the year before, cared for by a team of 441 staff, and the hospital remains the only referral hospital for the Asutifi South District.
