Numerous crucial surgeries set for Monday, April 29, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have been postponed owing to intermittent power cuts (dumsor). Patients requiring tumor surgeries were brought back to the wards as doctors became aware of the unpredictable power supply.
Speaking anonymously to Citi News‘s Fred Duhoe, a doctor stressed the severity of the situation, emphasizing the inability to jeopardize patients’ lives, particularly in critical cases like these. The decision to cancel surgeries underscores the significant impact of power outages on the hospital’s ability to conduct essential medical procedures safely and effectively.
Patients were left stranded on different floors for over an hour due to malfunctioning lifts at the Korle Bu facility.
Doctors are reportedly disturbed as sources indicate that the generator is also not functioning.
A patient who also spoke on the condition of anonymity said, “This is the second time my surgery was cancelled. The first was because the oxygen machine wasn’t working. Today, it’s due to power fluctuations. I’m really scared, but what can I do? I leave everything to God.”
More on Kore Bu Hospital
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, located in Accra, Ghana, is the largest and most comprehensive medical facility in the country. It serves as major referral center offering a wide range of medical specialties to patients from all over Ghana and beyond. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Ghana Medical School, Korle Bu plays a crucial role in medical education and research, training the next generation of healthcare professionals and contributing to advancements in medical knowledge. With its state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated staff, Korle Bu Hospital remains a vital institution in Ghana’s healthcare system, striving to deliver high-quality care and improve the health outcomes of its patients.
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