Dr Maame Yaa Afriye, Chief Executive Officer of St John’s Hospital and Fertility Centre, has been named Female CEO of the Year 2026 at the fifth edition of the Ghana CEO Vision & Awards.
She received the recognition at a ceremony held on October 31, 2026, at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. The event brought together business leaders, industry stakeholders and other distinguished guests, including Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie.
The award celebrates Dr Afriye’s leadership and contributions to healthcare delivery and fertility services in Ghana. Organisers also recognised her commitment to improving healthcare standards and her role in positioning St John’s Hospital and Fertility Centre as an established provider of medical and reproductive health services.
Founded in November 2012, St John’s Hospital and Fertility Centre is a private healthcare facility located in the Ga North Municipality of Accra. Its services include women’s healthcare, obstetrics, paediatrics and fertility care.
The Ghana CEO Vision & Awards recognises chief executives and business leaders whose work demonstrates leadership, innovation and excellence across different sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
The fifth edition continued the platform’s focus on celebrating leaders who remain relevant, connected and responsive to the changing demands of their industries.
Dr Afriye’s recognition highlights the contributions of women leading businesses and institutions in Ghana’s healthcare sector.
