06/12/2025
Official Disclaimer from Habana Medical Services in Response to the Open Letter by Abdul-Jelil Opele Nun-zayim.
Habana Medical Services acknowledges the concerns expressed in the open letter addressed to the CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital regarding patient referrals and associated costs for diagnostic imaging services.
We wish to clarify that Habana Medical Services is a private healthcare provider equipped with advanced technologies, including imaging technology that enables highly accurate and timely diagnostic results. Our facility was established to bridge critical diagnostic gaps in the Northern Region and to provide services that meet international quality standards, often surpassing what is currently available in many public institutions, including within the region.
Our pricing is carefully moderated to accommodate the income levels of the communities we serve, making advanced diagnostics more accessible without compromising on quality. In fact, our fees are comparatively lower than those charged at Tamale Teaching Hospital for similar services and significantly more affordable than traveling to diagnostic centers outside the region, where costs, including transportation, accommodation, and time, can be substantially higher.
Our charges take into consideration the full operational cost of maintaining cutting-edge equipment, employing certified radiologists and technologists, ensuring rigorous quality assurance protocols, and providing logistical support such as ambulance services for critically ill patients who cannot be safely transported by conventional means.
We emphasize that Habana Medical Services does not influence referral decisions. Any recommendation to seek imaging services at our facility originates solely from the referring institution, based on their assessment of diagnostic availability, urgency, and reliability at the time of care.
Moreover, we remain committed to collaboration with public healthcare providers, including Tamale Teaching Hospital, and stand ready to support efforts to strengthen diagnostic capacity across the Northern Region and beyond.
Habana Medical Services is an independent facility and is not affiliated with Tamale Teaching Hospital. We deeply respect the hospital’s vital role in Ghana’s healthcare system and share the common goal of delivering dignified, timely, and effective care to all patients.
Habana Medical Services
Tamale, Ghana.