In an important philanthropic gesture, the Chief Executive Officer of the popular Matlat Hotel, Latif Hamilton, has renovated the Emergency Ward of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital, a gesture aimed at enhancing emergency care for patients in and around the Cape Coast Metropolis.

At a brief handing-over ceremony on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the hospital premises, Mr. Hamilton emphasized that it was their responsibility to revitalize the hospital. "This is a solemn contribution through the renovation of of the Emergency Ward," He stated.

Regarding his motivation for the gesture, Mrs. Faustina Hamilton, the wife of the Matlat CEO, who was present at the ceremony, disclosed that the gesture aimed to incentivize health professionals to accept postings to the facility, as well as to recognize the meritorious services of others, despite the challenges they face.

"We have information that some doctors and other health staff are unwilling to come here to work", she observed. "This incentivizes qualified professionals to join the facility and provide their expertise for the benefit of the community", she said.



Furthermore, she seized the opportunity to appeal to the government and other well-meaning Ghanaians to aid the hospital in providing adequate healthcare for the inhabitants. "The proximity of the facility to St. Augustine College and other schools, as well as its location, would be of paramount importance to most people if given the needed facelift", she highlighted.



In appreciation of the kind gesture, the Acting Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Vincent Kudor, thanked the Matlat Hotel CEO for the support and appealed to all stakeholders to come to the facility's aid. "Patient attendance has reduced due to poor facilities", he stated .Adding "I'm appealing to both the private and public sectors to help us renovate and improve our infrastructure", he passionately appealed.



Dr. Kudor emphasized the necessity of providing infrastructure resilient to the corrosive effects of the sea breeze, given the hospital's coastal location. "We need antitrust equipment and materials that can withstand the sea's corrosion and ensure longevity," he underscored.

The benefactor, MR. Latif Hamilton, also endeavoured to motivate other stakeholders to support the hospital in restoring its former prestige. "I'm appealing to government and individuals to contribute to the elevation fo the hospital", he stressed. "I hope everybody replicates what we've done", Mr. Hamilton underscored.

A concerned citizen present at the ceremony questioned the level of commitment shown by other affluent Cape Coasters in addressing the facility's dilapidation. He suggested that business owners within the metropolis should consider not only generating profits from local residents but also exploring ways to contribute positively.