The Chief Executive of Korle Bu, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah has appealed to Corporate Ghana, philanthropic organizations, and individuals to adopt a ward in the hospital to support care delivery.
While government is doing a lot to shore up the infrastructure and facilities of the hospital, the CEO noted that the support of corporate organizations and individuals can enhance patients’ experience.
Dr. Ampomah said this at the launch of the 100 years Anniversary of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The year-long celebration is on the theme; 100 years of leadership in quality healthcare delivery, through training, research, innovation and partnership.
The milestone chalked will be celebrated on the back of a hashtag, 100 ways of celebrating 100 years, where series of activities is scheduled to take place from October 2023 to 2024.
“Korle Bu Teaching Hospital sees between 1,500 to 2,500 out-patients every single day, and we also admit between 200 to 250 every single day. We do not turn anybody away, we treat everyone who walks in, irrespective of race, tribe or status in life, as being reported in some sections of the media” The Hospital’s Chief Executive mentioned.
He indicated that many of the cases referred to the hospital from the private health facilities and others across the country is a testament of the expertise of staff and quality services provided in Korle Bu.
Dr. Ampomah added that this shows the quality of services Korle Bu provides, stressing that there would be social upheaval in the country if Korle Bu were to shut down.
According to Dr. Ampomah, the hospital has taken cognizance of its position, as such the centenary anniversary will enable management to reposition, re-strategize, galvanize and intensify efforts to make Korle Bu better. He added that the strategic ambition of Korle Bu is to be pivotal in Ghana’s healthcare delivery, by positioning the hospital as the true leader in the healthcare industry.
While encouraging staff to continue to fly the flag of the Hospital high, the Chief Executive expressed excitement at seeing former Chief Executives Officers, Administrators, Matrons and staff present at the launch.
Citing the instrumental role the past CEO’s played in his medical journey, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah mentioned Dr. Henry Holdbrook-Smith, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng and Prof. Nii Otu Nartey who had mentored him.
“Personally, this is also a very touchy moment for me, because all these past CEO’s played a role in me becoming who I am today’’, Dr. Ampomah disclosed.
Amongst the dignitaries who graced the anniversary launch were the Deputy Minister for Health, Mrs. Tina Gifty Naa Ayeley Mensah; former Chief Executives; Prof Nii Otu Nartey, Prof K. Frimpong Boateng, Dr. Holbrook Smith, Dr. Benjamin BDRT Annan; former Directors, Mrs Grace Barnes, Mrs Rebecca Nordor, Dr. Samuel Asiamah, Mr. Nelson Menorkpor, among others. Others present were board members, retirees, Chiefs, suppliers of the hospital and staff members and heads of institutions in the hospital.
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