Dr Yaw Opare Larbi, Deputy Medical Director of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, has raised alarm over increasing strain on the facility as the persistent “no bed syndrome” continues to disrupt healthcare delivery.
Speaking on PM Express on Wednesday, he noted that while similar issues are being experienced at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the situation at KATH can be even more severe.
According to him, the hospital is grappling with overwhelming demand, driven largely by its role as a major referral centre. Unlike many facilities, KATH serves not only the Ashanti Region but also a wide catchment area across the country.
He explained that the hospital routinely receives patients from up to 12 or 13 regions, in addition to residents within Kumasi and its surrounding communities. This steady influx of referrals has significantly stretched available resources and bed capacity.
The ongoing “no bed syndrome” underscores broader systemic challenges within Ghana’s healthcare system, particularly at tertiary institutions tasked with handling complex and critical cases.
For KATH, its strategic position as the primary referral hub in the middle belt of the country continues to intensify the strain, highlighting the urgent need for expanded capacity and long-term structural improvements across the health sector.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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