Accra: Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has engaged with Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, the governor of the Bank of Ghana, to request support for updating the hospital's equipment. The meeting, which took place at the bank's headquarters in Accra, is part of the CEO's ongoing efforts to secure state and corporate funding to alleviate equipment and infrastructure challenges that the hospital currently faces.
According to Ghana News Agency, KATH plays a crucial role in the nation's healthcare system, serving as a referral center for 12 out of the 16 regions due to its strategic location and comprehensive specialist services. Despite its skilled workforce and high demand for services, the hospital struggles with a lack of essential equipment and infrastructure needed to provide specialist and sub-specialist care.
A statement from Mr. Kwame Frimpong, KATH's Public Relations Officer, highlighted Dr. Baidoo's briefing to the bank's senior management, which included the two Deputy Governors. Dr. Baidoo pointed out the outdated or faulty condition of critical equipment like C.T. scans, MRI, and other essential facilities, as well as the complete absence of equipment like a Catheterisation Laboratory and Mammogram.
Dr. Baidoo emphasized that since the government lacks the budget to address these issues fully, corporate support from entities like the Bank of Ghana would be invaluable in acquiring life-saving equipment to enhance the hospital's services. Dr. Asiama acknowledged the importance of supporting health facilities like KATH and assured that the bank would consider the CEO's appeal seriously. The bank's management plans to review the list of needed equipment and decide on a course of action to assist the hospital promptly.
