Batieka Specialist Hospital is a leading eye care and general specialist facility based in Tamale with additional branches in Wa, Duori, Damongo, and Katiejeli. The hospital is built on a mission to provide compassionate, expert, and patient centered healthcare to communities across Northern Ghana.
Northern Ghana is home to nearly eight million people, yet the entire region is served by only four ophthalmologists. Recognizing this significant gap, Batieka Specialist Hospital has positioned itself as a vital provider of accessible and affordable eye care. The hospital delivers essential clinical services, subsidized cataract and other eye surgeries, prescription spectacles, and critical medications to individuals who might otherwise go without care.
At the heart of the hospital’s work is Dr Gilbert Batieka Bonsaana, an experienced ophthalmologist and Senior Lecturer at the University for Development Studies. Under his leadership, the hospital has grown into a respected center of excellence known for restoring sight and renewing hope for patients of all ages.
The hospital offers an extensive range of services that support the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various eye conditions. These services include glaucoma care, cataract surgery, retina services, cornea and anterior segment care, pediatric ophthalmology, emergency eye services, oculoplastic procedures, squint correction, diabetic eye care, vitreo retinal services, and the management of general eye diseases.
Batieka Specialist Hospital operates every day of the week, providing uninterrupted access to care for patients in Tamale and surrounding communities. The Flag Staff branch, located near UDS Central, operates twenty four hours and offers wheelchair accessibility, making it convenient for all patients including those who require mobility support.
Beyond the main clinical services, the hospital also conducts outreach programs and social impact initiatives that bring sight saving care to underserved communities. These initiatives often include screening exercises, subsidized surgery campaigns, and educational programs aimed at preventing avoidable blindness.
With its commitment to quality care, specialist attention, and a patient first philosophy, Batieka Specialist Hospital continues to transform lives by restoring vision, improving health outcomes, and providing hope to countless families across Northern Ghana.