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The phenotypic methods of combined disc diffusion test, modified three-dimensional test, modified Hodge test (MHT), and combined disc test were performed for each isolate to detect ESBL, AmpC, carbapenemase, and metallo-\u03b2-lactamase (MBL) producers, respectively. Except for MBL, all other \u03b2-lactam resistance mechanisms were highest in the healthcare facilities situated in the northern belt of Ghana. Significant regional difference of ESBL producers was observed between the northern and middle belts as well as the northern and southern belts. Genotypic detection with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) revealed the presence of bla TEM 36\/139 (25.9%), bla SHV 40\/139 (28.8%), bla CTX-M 37\/139 (26.6%), bla OXA-48 3\/139 (2.16%), and bla NDM 1\/139 (0.72%) genotypes. In conclusion, there were variations in \u03b2-lactam resistance among Klebsiella spp. from health facilities situated in the northern, middle, and southern belts of Ghana. The study provides preliminary evidence that emphasizes the need to direct more attention to antimicrobial resistance control, especially in the northern belt of Ghana. 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