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Directorate of Health Services

Warm greetings, and thank you for visiting.

On behalf of the Management of the Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS), the Staff, and our Stakeholders, I gladly welcome you to the official website of the Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC).  The University Health Services is poised to provide client focused, quality and reliable health services to the University of Cape Coast Community, and the general public. We are responsible for the provision of preventive, curative, and public health services to the University community and the general public. We welcome effective partnerships and collaborations with all stakeholders; individuals, groups, organisations and institutions, both locally and internationally, to achieve the mandate of the Directorate, and further ensure the sustenance of the Sustainable Development Goal Three (SDG III).

We are pleased that you are considering our website as part of your online medical expedition, and hope that you find our page informational. Kindly visit us for more enquiries and developmental arrangements. 

God bless you. Sincerely,

DR. JAMES KOJO PRAH

Director

Dr. James Kojo Prah
Director, University Health Services

News

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UCC Hospital Honoured as the Best Hospital in the Central Region

The University of Cape Coast Hospital has once again been honoured as the Best Hospital in the Central Region for 2025 by the Central Regional Health Directorate, marking its second consecutive year of receiving the prestigious regional recognitio

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Health Screening Exercise

The Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS) on 13th April, 2026, organized a health screening exercise for staff of the Grounds and Gardens Section under the Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management, UCC (DPDEM).

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UCC Branch) made a notable contribution to healthcare delivery at the University of Cape Coast Hospital

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UCC Branch) made a notable contribution to healthcare delivery at the University of Cape Coast Hospital through the presentation of a modern, state-of-the-art Digital Blood Pressure Monitor.

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The West African College of Surgeons successfully conducted a life-changing Free Surgical Outreach at the University of Cape Coast Hospital

The West African College of Surgeons successfully conducted a life-changing Free Surgical Outreach at the University of Cape Coast Hospital, delivering essential surgical care to the community.

Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS), marked World Hearing Day 2026

The University Hospital, under the Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS), marked World Hearing Day 2026 with activities led by its Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Unit to raise awareness about hearing health.