Minister of Health, Mintah Akandoh, has given the assurance that repair works are currently underway on key amenities at the maternity ward of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), including its elevator.
The minister made the statement during a working visit to the Maternity Block of the hospital to inspect the facility and assess its state of infrastructure. His visit followed several complaints from the public regarding the poor condition of some essential amenities at the maternity block.
“Some of these issues have already been identified, and steps have been taken,” the minister noted.
Recounting his earlier engagement with the hospital, he said: “If you could recall my visit here to inspect some of the lifts when I was the ranking member, immediately I became the minister, the then Acting CEO rushed to me and said, ‘Mr. Minister, I don’t want you to come to Korle-Bu without fixing this thing.’”
He continued: “So I gave approval for the lift to be fixed, and I have asked about the update, and I am told it’s in the process. Very soon, that will be fixed.”
The minister reiterated his commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure across the country and assured that the situation at Korle-Bu remains a top priority.