The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) has clarified the status of the Ghana Health Information Management System (GHIMS), confirming that the digital platform is fully operational across multiple clinical departments and supporting daily patient care.
In a statement issued on 20 November 2025, the hospital emphasised that several major units — including the Polyclinic, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G), the Children’s Ward, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the General Outpatient Department (OPD), the Surgical OPD, Pharmacy, and Diagnostics — are actively using GHIMS for clinical documentation, investigations, and service delivery.
According to the release, additional departments earmarked for onboarding have already received training and are expected to go live in the coming days. Hospital officials described the rollout as smooth, noting that staff feedback has been positive and the transition from manual to electronic processes is progressing steadily.
The hospital’s clarification follows recent national conversations around digital health stability, triggered by disruptions reported in other electronic health platforms. While some facilities elsewhere have experienced challenges, CCTH’s update underscores that GHIMS remains functional and reliable within the teaching hospital.
The statement also noted that the implementation team continues to provide onsite technical support, ensuring that all units are able to adopt the system without interrupting patient flow.
“We appreciate the cooperation of staff and the patience of our clients as we enhance our digital systems,” the release concluded.
The reminder from CCTH offers reassurance at a time when many Ghanaians are seeking clarity on the safety and continuity of digital medical records nationwide. The confirmation that GHIMS is active and expanding across departments highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s home-grown health information infrastructure.
By Emmanuel Samani
