The Medical Superintendent of the Suntreso Government Hospital, Dr. Thomas Agyarko-Poku, has called for urgent intervention to improve the hospital’s infrastructure and boost healthcare delivery.
Despite significant challenges, he affirmed management’s commitment to enhancing services.
A critical concern is the acute lack of space across several departments, including the emergency unit, outpatient department (OPD), children’s block, and eye clinic—which currently operates from an improvised structure.
In an interview with Channel One News, Dr. Agyarko-Poku said, “If you look at the OPD, we have just four consulting rooms, with so many doctors, sometimes we adjust and have two doctors in one consulting room. That is a major constraint. We have a small place for Ear, Nose and Throat, and dental.”
The Mother and Baby Unit is also under strain. Vera Owusu, Deputy Head of the unit, noted, “Apart from space, we also need logistics, we need monitors.”
Located in the Ashanti Region, the Suntreso Government Hospital serves several communities within the Kumasi metropolis and beyond. Its accessibility makes it a preferred alternative for patients who cannot endure the long wait times at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
One of the oldest public health facilities in the region, Suntreso plays a key role in regional healthcare delivery. However, growing patient numbers and infrastructure deficits have severely strained its capacity, especially in high-demand departments.
Patients are also affected by the poor condition of the hospital compound—dusty during the dry season and muddy in the rains. Seasonal downpours have continued to damage key hospital buildings, further disrupting operations.
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