The Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has inducted 20 Directors, Deputy Directors, and Heads of Department into office. The ceremony, held on the hospital premises, was supported by the central management team.
In his remarks, Dr. Adam noted that leadership at the hospital is a continuum, with each leader expected to play their part and pave the way for others to succeed. “It is therefore important for the new leaders to strive to make an impact before they exit office,” he emphasized.
He reminded the inductees that they form part of the hospital’s core leadership and stressed the importance of working collectively, highlighting his strong belief in teamwork. According to him, only through collaboration can they help transform the hospital’s fortunes.
Dr. Adam congratulated all 20 newly inducted management members and encouraged them to put their best foot forward. He reaffirmed the commitment of the central management team to support them in their new roles. The inductees are:
1. Mrs. Esinam Aimée Aku Akotey - Director of Nursing and Midwifery
2. Mr. Gideon Kwame Gawuga - Deputy Director of Finance
3. Mr. Philip Elikem Tamakloe - Deputy Director of Finance
4. Mr. Nathan Kwasi Yirenkyi Coompson - Deputy Director of Pharmacy
5. Dr. Shekh Ibrahim Ibn Saana - Deputy Director of Pharmacy
6. Mrs. Gertrude Kinney - Deputy Director of Administration
7. Mrs. Cynthia Boateng - Deputy Director of Administration
8. Ms. Cynthia Frema Gyakye - Deputy Director of General Services
9. Ms. Felicity A. Commey - Deputy Director of Supply Chain
10. Dr. Harry Akoto - Deputy Director of Medical Affairs
11. Dr. George Bediako Nketiah - Head, Polyclinic/Family Medicine
12. Dr. Afua Owusua Darkwah Abrahams - Head, Pathology
13. Dr. Hafisatu Gbadamosi - Head, Radiology
14. Dr. Naa Naamuah M. Tagoe - Head, EYE
15. Dr. Amma Benneh-Akwasi Kuma - Head, Haematology & Clinical Genetics
16. Prof. James Edward Mensah - Head, Urology & Nephrology
17. Dr. Andrew Kwabena Adade - Head, Anaesthesia
18. Dr. Kodwo Oduro Nkromah - Head, Medicine & Therapeutics
19. Dr. Hannah Naa Gogwe Ayetteh - Head, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine
20. Mr. Misbah Muhammad Samir - Head, Physiotherapy
Kindly accord them the necessary support and cooperation.
The Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has announced that management is working feverishly to address the accommodation challenges confronting staff of the hospital. He revealed that several companies have submitted proposals to construct staff accommodation units, which are currently being evaluated.
According to him, the company with the most responsive offer will be selected and engaged to help reduce the long-standing housing difficulties faced by staff. Dr. Adam made this known at the 2025 Nurses Staff Durbar.
At the durbar, Dr. Adam further assured nursing staff that the eventual allocation of accommodation would be transparent and fair, stressing that no staff member would need personal connections to secure housing. He emphasised that fairness and equity remain central to the hospital’s staff welfare policies.
The engagement, which brought together management and nursing staff, also served as a platform to reflect on the hospital’s performance in 2025 and outline priorities for 2026. Dr. Adam reminded staff that the hospital’s core mandate remains the delivery of excellent clinical care, describing nurses as the “face of the hospital” because they shape patients’ first impressions.
He commended their dedication and urged them to maintain professionalism, teamwork and vigilance, particularly to avoid actions or omissions that could lead to legal challenges.
The Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Aimeé Akotey, underscored the importance of standardised uniforms to ensure easy identification of staff, noting that this would enhance patient confidence and improve the quality of care.
She added that the CEO’s presence at the durbar demonstrated management’s strong interest in nursing service delivery, staff wellbeing and job satisfaction.
During an interactive session, nurses raised concerns about transportation, security, Medicare processes and limited bed capacity at the Psychiatry Unit.
Responding to these issues, Dr. Adam assured staff that the hospital would address the deteriorating perimeter wall to curb unauthorised access, review transportation options as staff numbers increase, and expand the Psychiatry Unit beyond its current 12-bed capacity. He also clarified that emergency care at the hospital does not require upfront payment.
Additional clarifications were provided by the Director of Medical Affairs, Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere, who addressed concerns about the quality of consumables, the use of beds during examinations and ongoing quality assurance measures.
The durbar was attended by key management members, including the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Aimeé Akotey, and the Head of Public Relations, Mustapha Salifu, alongside nursing staff, reinforcing management’s commitment to open dialogue and collaborative efforts to improve working conditions and patient care at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have brokered a partnership aimed at establishing and strengthening a mutually beneficial relationship.
This followed a courtesy visit on Friday, December 19, 2025, to the GETFund Administrator by a delegation from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, led by the Director of Administration, Mr. Munir Alhassan, and members of the Central Management Team.
The Administrator of the Fund, Mr. Paul Adjei, pledged the Fund’s support to ensure that, together with the Hospital, they change the narrative in the provision of seamless, cutting-edge, and quality healthcare to clients, including but not limited to GETFund staff.
The Administrator also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the training of healthcare professionals. He noted that, if properly executed, this initiative would help reduce the need for foreign travel in search of medical care.
“Korle Bu is strategically positioned to lead in healthcare, with its highly experienced and skilled medical professionals. We are therefore ready to support anything that will bring mutual benefits,” Mr. Adjei emphasized.
He further called for improved systems and processes to reduce bureaucratic hurdles that serve as serious bottlenecks to quality service delivery.
For his part, Mr. Munir Alhassan, on behalf of the Chief Executive of the Hospital, assured GETFund that Korle Bu would expedite the drafting of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as agreed, to ensure the speedy implementation of the proposed roadmap.
Other members of the Korle Bu delegation included the Director of Pharmacy, Dr. Charles Ofei Palm; the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Mrs. Aimee Akotey; and the Head of Public Relations, Mr. Mustapha Salifu.
The Eye Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) successfully organized free cataract surgeries for about 64 patients, aimed at restoring sight to individuals affected by cataract-related visual impairment.
A total of 100 patients were screened during the preoperative assessment period. Following medical evaluation, 64 patients were deemed fit and successfully underwent the cataract surgery. The remaining 36 patients were deferred due to underlying health conditions that require further medical management before surgery.
This initiative forms part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to improving eye health and reducing avoidable blindness, particularly among underserved populations.
Cataract remains one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in Ghana, with many affected individuals unable to access surgical treatment due to financial constraints. To support such patients, the Eye Centre, through strategic partnerships, periodically organizes sponsored cataract surgeries to ensure equitable access to quality eye care.
The free cataract surgery was scheduled to coincide with the festive season, reinforcing the hospital’s goal of improving quality of life and social participation for beneficiaries. The exercise was planned for December 19, 2025. The screening session began on December 8th and ran through to December 18th, 2025.
The surgery took place at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's Eye Centre. A valid National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card and being at least 18 years old were the prerequisites for eligibility.
The surgical procedures were led by Dr. Andrew Elikem Akafo, Specialist Ophthalmologist, the team lead, and head of Outreach Services at the Eye Centre. He was supported by a team of experienced ophthalmic surgeons.
The team was further assisted by resident doctors in training and dedicated nurses in all the various units, whose contributions ensured smooth and efficient surgical outcomes.
According to Dr. Akafo, the outreach was intentionally organized as a “gift of sight” during the Christmas season, symbolizing hope and renewed life for beneficiaries.
Dr. Akafo highlighted that the outreach program was made possible through a collaboration between Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and an international non-governmental organization under the “Cure Blindness Project.” This partnership continues to play a vital role in supporting patients who cannot afford cataract surgery, thereby significantly reducing the burden of preventable blindness.
Following the surgery, patients were transferred to the recovery care room, where they were closely monitored. Comprehensive postoperative education was provided, focusing on proper eye care and hygiene, medication adherence and activity restrictions to promote healing.
Patients were also given dark glasses to protect the eye from flashes of light and post-surgical medication to ensure optimal recovery.
The free cataract surgery initiative successfully restored sight to 64 individuals, greatly improving their independence, productivity, and overall quality of life.
The Eye Centre remains committed to conducting similar outreach programs as part of its broader mission to eliminate avoidable blindness in Ghana. Continued collaboration with partners and stakeholders is essential to sustaining and expanding these life-changing interventions.
A three-member delegation from Rapid Courier Ghana, led by the Director of Operations, Mrs. Dinah Brandful, has donated 350 biohazard medical bins to support effective waste management in Korle Bu.
In her remarks, Mrs. Brandful explained that the company recognizes the increasing incidence of secondary infections in hospital wards, often caused by improper disposal of medical waste during procedures. This concern, she noted, motivated Rapid Courier to make the donation as part of its efforts to help reduce secondary infections within the hospital.
The Executive Partner, Madam Adelaide Amoateng, also reaffirmed Rapid Courier’s commitment to contributing to healthcare delivery in Ghana, one step at a time. She stated that the company’s headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America, with over 15 branches across Africa including Ghana’s branch which is situated at the Kotoka International Airport.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the hospital’s management, the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services , Mrs. Aimee Akotey, described the gesture as timely, especially at the beginning of the year. She expressed appreciation to Rapid Courier and emphasized that the biohazard bins would go a long way in strengthening the hospital’s fight against secondary infections.
