The Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, with other officials from the ministry, has paid an unannounced visit to the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department and the Department of Surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. During the visit, he stated that he had received numerous complaints from the public and decided to witness the situation first-hand.
He indicated that a meeting with hospital management would be held to deliberate on how best to find practical solutions to the issues identified. He emphasized that finding effective solutions was the most important priority at the moment.
Hon. Akandoh noted that the problem of faulty lifts had been identified some time ago and that steps were already underway to address it. Approval has been granted for the repair and procurement of new lifts, and the processes for their installation are currently ongoing.
He also announced that new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and policy directions are being developed to enhance healthcare delivery.
As part of broader reforms, the Minister revealed a new government policy whereby all medical equipment procured or used at the facility will be associated with a dedicated account. Revenue generated from the use of such equipment will be deposited into this account and used exclusively for maintenance and repairs.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that revenue-generating units within the hospital remain operational at all times.
The Minister expressed concern about the poor maintenance culture observed at the facility and called for immediate improvements in that regard.
In a related development, an Oncology Nurse Speacialist, Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, approached the Minister to share the news of her recent recognition in an international award scheme. She had been selected among the top ten out of 100,000 applicants and was the only Ghanaian to receive the honour. The Minister congratulated and encouraged her, commending her for her outstanding achievement.
The visit was attended by several key members of the hospital’s Central Management Team, including the Director of Medical Affairs, Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere; the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Mrs. Grace Anyomi; the Director of Pharmacy, Dr. Charles Ofei-Palm; the Director of Finance, Mr. Gideon Gawuga; the Director of Administration, Mr. Alhassan Munir; the Director of General Services, Mr. Fredrick Ado-Yobo; the Director of Human Resources, Mr. Jawula Yehuza; and the Head of Public Relations, Mr. Mustapha Salufu, along with heads of the respective departments and other hospital staff.
