KATH CEO Pays Courtesy Call On Ashanti Regional Minister
The Ag. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has paid a courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, to officially introduce himself and to seek the support of the Regional Coordinating Council in addressing some of the operational challenges at the hospital.
Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo stated during the visit that KATH, as a leading tertiary health facility in the country, plays a critical role in the delivery of specialist healthcare services not only in the Ashanti Region but also across the northern sector of Ghana. He reiterated his commitment to working collaboratively with key stakeholders to address pressing challenges facing the hospital, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, logistics, and staff welfare.
“Hon. Minister, one major problem facing directors and some of the senior most medical staff of the hospital is accommodation following their ejection from their bungalows in the wake of the Danyame enclave redevelopment project in Kumasi.
“My plea is that the RCC should prioritize the affected directors and medical staff in the allocation of the flats built to replace the said bungalows so that such critical staff of the hospital could live close to it to enable them respond promptly to emergencies even in the night”, he appealed.
The Ashanti Regional Minister welcomed the Ag. CEO and his team, commending the hospital for its essential role in healthcare delivery, medical training, and research.
Dr. Frank Amoakohene assured the delegation of his readiness to support initiatives that would enhance the hospital’s capacity to serve the public more effectively.
Dr. Amoakohene urged the new CEO to be innovative and proactive in tackling the hospital’s operational challenges including the perennial congestion at its Accident and Emergency Centre.
‘The government on its part is ready to alleviate the operational challenges at the hospital by making sure that among other things, the regional hospital at Sewua and the Military Hospital at Afari were completed to reduce the pressure on KATH”, he assured.
Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo was accompanied by the directors of the hospital and some administrative personnel. The team used the opportunity to brief the Minister on key developments at KATH and outlined a number of priority projects requiring government and stakeholders’ support.
