Short answer
Key takeaways
- Accra: the Agenda 111 district hospital programme and private clinics
- Plan opening stock 4–6 months before commissioning
Where hospital construction is booming in Ghana
Construction of new healthcare facilities in Ghana is concentrated in a few high-growth locations. Each new facility needs a complete surgical supply opening order.
- Accra - the Agenda 111 district hospital programme and private clinics
Operating theatre opening stock
- General surgery, laparoscopy and orthopaedic instrument sets
- Sterilisation containers, trays and indicators
- Drapes, gowns, sutures, blades and electrosurgical accessories
- Anaesthesia circuits, airway devices and masks
ICU, emergency and wards
- Infusion sets, cannulas and central lines
- Catheters, urine bags and drainage systems
- Wound dressings, bandages and tapes
- Hospital beds, trolleys and staff garments
Timeline for a smooth opening
Freeze the equipment list 6 months out, register products 4–5 months out, ship 2–3 months out and keep a 3-month buffer of fast-moving consumables.
Why one consolidated supplier
Contractors and hospital owners in Ghana use GlobalSurgicals to source all 26 categories in one container, with one set of documents and one point of contact.
Phasing a multi-building project
Large developments in Ghana rarely open all at once. Phase surgical supply orders to match handover: fit out operating theatres and ICU first, then wards and outpatient departments as each block is commissioned.
Working with EPC contractors
Many of our Ghana orders come through main contractors and EPC firms managing projects for NHIS-accredited hospitals and teaching hospitals. We quote directly to the contractor or to the eventual hospital operator, whichever one manages procurement.
Sea freight
24–30 days
To Tema from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.
Air freight
3–5 days
From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.
Documents we provide for Food and Drugs Authority Ghana
- ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
- CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
- Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
- Technical file / product dossier formatted for the Food and Drugs Authority Ghana
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
- Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)
Get the Ghana surgical supply catalogue
Full catalogue and a CIF price list for Ghana, sent within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for Ghana?+
Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a Ghana price list (CIF Tema) within one business day.
How long does shipping from India to Ghana take?+
Sea freight to Tema takes about 24–30 days; air freight about 3–5 days.
Do you supply turnkey hospital opening packages?+
Yes. Send us your bed count and department list and we prepare a complete surgical supply bill of quantities with pricing.