The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of elective surgeries and temporary relocation of emergency cases due to ongoing issues with the lifts at the surgical block.

The hospital expressed concerns about the inability of patients to access the surgical tower, which is significantly impacting its ability to perform surgeries as usual.

To ensure critical care is not compromised, KBTH said it will focus solely on emergency cases during this period.

In a notice signed by Professor J. E. Mensah of the Surgical Department, the hospital stated, “Given the current situation, we have decided to suspend all elective surgeries until further notice. During this period, we will focus solely on emergency cases to ensure that critical care is not compromised.”

Korle Bu indicated that emergency surgeries will be carried out at the Ground Floor Surgical (Neuro), Accident Centre, and Pediatric and Gynaecology theatres.

“To accommodate these changes, emergency surgeries will be carried out at the Ground Floor Surgical (Neuro), Accident Centre, Pediatric and Gynaecology theatres. Patients undergoing these procedures will be admitted to Ward G, Ward N, Ward A, and Ward B.”

Korle Bu announced that the replacement of one lift and refurbishment of the other is currently in the procurement process.

The hospital assured that efforts are being made to expedite the completion of the work as soon as possible.

Click Here to read the notice by Korle Bu

Citinewsroom