The newly appointed Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) have led a high-powered delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. The visit served to officially introduce the hospital’s new leadership and reaffirm KBTH’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding ties with the Ga State.
In his remarks, the Board Chairman, Prof. Dr. Dr. (Med) Titus Beyuo, announced the appointment of an 11-member board and a new CEO, Dr Y.S. Adam, by President John Dramani Mahama. He described Korle Bu as the nation’s foremost referral hospital and acknowledged the Ga Mantse’s prior pledge to support the establishment of a 24-hour pharmacy within the facility.
Prof. Beyuo emphasised the cultural and symbolic significance of the visit, noting that the Ga Mantse is the custodian of the land on which the hospital stands. “It is only right that we begin our stewardship by seeking the blessings and prayers of the overlord of this land,” he said. “We cannot begin this journey without introducing ourselves to him and his blessings to pave the way for us to serve effectively.”
He assured the Ga Mantse that both the board and management are committed to revitalising the hospital and restoring its prestige, not just for the Ga State, but for the entire nation. “We want people to feel proud when they hear about Korle Bu,” he added, stressing the urgent need to upgrade infrastructure and expand capacity to meet growing demands. He concluded by stating that the leadership was open to continued engagement, guidance, and collaboration from the Ga Mantse.
In response, His Royal Majesty expressed profound appreciation for the visit and extended his gratitude to the President of Ghana for the appointments. He disclosed an ongoing partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to construct a 350-bed children’s specialist hospital to be affiliated with KBTH. To this end, he announced the formation of a 10-member project committee and invited KBTH to nominate representatives to join and help steer the initiative to fruition.
As a gesture of goodwill and in line with custom and tradition, the KBTH delegation presented a token of appreciation to the Ga Mantse. This included an undisclosed sum of money, bottles of schnapps, and packs of bottled water and soft drinks.
Speaking on behalf of the Ga Mantse, his Chief of Staff, Justice Julia Naa Yarley Amoah, thanked the hospital’s leadership for their visit and goodwill. She reaffirmed the Ga Mantse’s dedication to fulfilling his promises and highlighted the work of the Ga Mantse Foundation in promoting the health and wellbeing of the people. She also welcomed news of the suspension of the nurses’ strike, expressing hope for improved service delivery in the days ahead.
Accompanying the Board Chairman and CEO were key members of the hospital’s management team: Dr Harry Akoto, Acting Director of Medical Affairs; Mr Jawula Yehuza, Director of Human Resources; Mrs Aimee Akotey, Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services; Mr Mustapha Salifu, Head of Public Relations; Mr Pius Agbeviadey, Head of PPME; Mr Phanuel Gedzie, Executive Assistant to the CEO; and Mrs Sandra Boamah, Secretary to the Board.
The visit marks a renewed spirit of collaboration between Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Ga State, with a shared vision of enhancing healthcare infrastructure and service delivery in Accra and across Ghana.
