The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere, has praised the hospital's strides in healthcare delivery over the past year, reaffirming its commitment to excellence during the institution’s 2024 Annual Performance Review held in Korle Bu.

In a comprehensive address, Dr. Owusu-Sekyere outlined the hospital’s notable achievements, including the successful commissioning of the €38 million Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence, major renovations to the Maternity Block, and plans to replace outdated elevators to improve patient access and care.

Further infrastructure and service upgrades announced included the expansion of the hospital's oxygen supply system, the launch of a digital outpatient registration process, and the introduction of a new FDA-compliant van for the secure distribution of medicines. “These developments are strategic investments in the quality, safety, and efficiency of the care we provide,” Dr. Owusu-Sekyere noted.

Highlighting internal improvements, he revealed that a newly formed accommodation committee had begun long-overdue renovations to staff residences. He also detailed the resolution of longstanding HR issues through an amnesty programme and the peaceful settlement of legal disputes affecting staff morale and institutional harmony.

Looking ahead, the CEO outlined ambitious plans under a long-term master plan supported by the Ministries of Health and Finance and the World Bank. These include reviving the stalled Women’s Hospital project, improving hospital security, enhancing staff housing, launching a new 24-hour pharmacy with support from Ga Mantse His Royal Majesty Nii Teiko Tsuru II, and introducing AI-assisted clinical training programmes.

Despite the progress, Dr. Owusu-Sekyere was candid about challenges, notably erratic electricity supply and delays in National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) reimbursements. He urged timely intervention from the Ministry of Health and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), and called for a dedicated budget line to support 13th-month staff salaries and elevator replacements.

“Let us continue to work as a team,” he urged. “Together, we will drive excellence in healthcare and secure Korle Bu’s place at the forefront of medical innovation in Ghana.”

Chairing the event, Honourable Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, MP for Ablekuma South, lauded the hospital’s accomplishments and pledged his continued support. He also announced a new initiative to provide solar energy systems to the hospital.

The event was attended by representatives from sister teaching hospitals including Komfo Anokye, Tamale, Cape Coast, Ho, and Sunyani, as well as the Greater Accra Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service—underscoring Korle Bu’s national leadership in healthcare delivery.

Credit: KBTH