Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

04/03/2026

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Kicks Off 2025 Annual Performance Reviews

The 2025 Annual Performance Reviews (APR) at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital officially started on Monday, 2nd March 2026, bringing together management and staff across departments to reflect on past achievements and plan for improved service delivery. The review began with the Accident and Emergency, Trauma, and Orthopaedics departments, setting the tone for a week of in-depth assessments and strategic planning.

Yesterday, 3rd March 2026, the APR continued with the Eye Centre and the Department of Psychiatry. At the Conference Room of the Eye Clinic, the Eye Centre’s team convened to assess performance, celebrate milestones, and identify strategies to enhance patient care and clinical outcomes in the coming year. Collaborative discussions focused on strengthening teamwork and delivering efficient eye care services.

Simultaneously, at the Melody Lecture Hall, the Department of Psychiatry held its APR, providing a platform for staff and management to review challenges, successes, and future initiatives. Open dialogue and brainstorming sessions focused on enhancing mental health service delivery and implementing innovative solutions for patient-centered care.

Today, 4th March 2026, the APR continues with the New Allied Surgery and Pathology departments, further emphasizing Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s commitment to continuous improvement, quality healthcare, and strategic planning across all departments.

04/03/2026

VIDEO STORY: The Austrian Secretary of State, H.E. Sepp Schellhorn, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of the Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in newborn hearing care. He was accompanied by the Austria Ambassador to Ghana, Jürgen Heissel

04/03/2026

Starts TOMORROW

04/03/2026

ADMISSION ADMISSION ADMISSION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
The Ministry of Health incollaboration with University of CapeCoast (UCC), Ghana College of Nursing and Midwifery (GCNM) and the Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC) is offering new Specialised Nursing Programmes in some Nursing training Colleges for our practising nurses

04/03/2026

Management Pledges Support to Departments as New Directors and Departmental Heads Are Inducted into Office

The Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has expressed his commitment to providing the necessary resources to support the operations of all hospital departments.

Speaking at the induction ceremony for newly appointed Directors, Deputy Directors, and Heads of Departments yesterday, he emphasised that the field of medicine is evolving rapidly and that strategic investments and modern equipment are essential to maintaining high standards and supporting postgraduate training for residents across all staff cadres.

He tasked the new appointees with working diligently to generate resources to enable the hospital to procure the equipment and infrastructure needed to facilitate their work.

Dr. Adam charged the newly appointed Head of A&E, Dr. Henry Kwesi Bulley to develop durable solutions to ease congestion and address the long-standing “no bed syndrome.” He acknowledged the strain on facilities, particularly in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department, where patients are sometimes treated in chairs due to inadequate bed capacity. Describing the situation as unacceptable, he pledged to improve internal coordination and optimise existing resources.

Highlighting inefficiencies in the internal referral system, Dr. Adam noted that some wards, such as the Eye Centre, often have empty beds while patients remain in A&E. As part of efforts to relieve pressure on emergency services, hospital management is working to make Ward G fully operational to ease insufficient bed pressures at the Neurosurgery Unit.

On the infrastructure front, Dr. Adam revealed plans to expand the Dental Unit, which may include constructing an additional floor above the existing car park, pending structural safety tests, and installing a new lift generously provided by the District Assembly. He also called on the Finance Directorate to carefully manage funds to support these initiatives.

The newly appointed staff are: Mrs. Cynthia Fremah Gyakye, Director of General Services; Mr. Emmanuel Coffie, Director of Finance; Mr. Julius Bekkorwair Kuusaalesuo, Deputy Director of Administration; Mrs. Juliana Samuel-Mensah and Mrs. Emily Akpene Cornelius, Deputy Directors of Human Resources; and Mr. Pius Agbeviadey, Deputy Director for Planning, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation (PPME).

Leading Research and Development as Deputy Director is Prof. George Obeng Adjei, while Dr. Anita O. Yawson and Mrs. Harriet Odoley Klufio serve as Deputy Directors of Nursing and Midwifery. Mr. Ibrahim I. Abu-Jajah serves as Acting Deputy Director for Internal Audit.

Other appointees include Prof. Catherine Segbefia, Head of the Child Health; Dr. Patrick Ekow Bankah, Head of the Surgery; Dr. Richardar Naa Adzrako Dawson, Head of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery; Dr. Henry Kwesi Bulley, Head of A&E; Dr. Kafui Searyoh, Head of the Ear, Nose and Throat; and Dr. Eric Odei, Acting Head of the Public Health.

Dr. Adam concluded by reiterating the hospital’s commitment to continuous improvement, stating that with strategic investment, strong leadership, and proactive resource mobilisation, Korle Bu will continue to provide high-quality healthcare while training the next generation of medical professionals.

On behalf of the new appointees, Mrs. Cynthia Fremah Gyakye, Director of General Services, expressed gratitude to the Board and Management for the trust reposed in them and assured them that the team would work diligently to justify the confidence placed in them.

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

SPOTLIGHT ON PATIENT SAFETY: A NURSE’S DEDICATION IN ACTION

Patient safety took centre stage on last week as healthcare professionals gathered for a workshop aimed at addressing nursing errors and strengthening clinical care practices.

The session, led by Senior Nurse Officer Justice Kwame Agbo, brought together 42 participants, including Heads of the Anaesthesia Unit, Anaesthesia Nurses and Public Health Nurses, all united by a shared goal improving patient outcomes through safer healthcare delivery.

In an engaging and reflective presentation, Mr Agbo highlighted the realities of nursing errors in clinical environments, noting that mistakes often arise not from negligence but from systemic pressures such as heavy workloads, workplace distractions and gaps in knowledge or training.

Participants examined common forms of clinical error, including medication mistakes, documentation inaccuracies, communication breakdowns, procedural and technical faults, lapses in patient monitoring, shortcomings in preventative care and errors in patient assessment. Discussions underscored how even minor oversights can have significant consequences for patient wellbeing.

The workshop encouraged open dialogue, with attendees sharing experiences and identifying practical strategies to reduce risks. Key recommendations included strengthening continuous professional training, enforcing clear patient care protocols and improving communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Speakers emphasised that minimising nursing errors requires more than individual vigilance; it demands systemic reform, supportive leadership and a workplace culture that prioritises learning rather than blame. Creating safe spaces for healthcare workers to discuss challenges, participants noted, is essential for building resilience within the health system.

Plans are already underway to institutionalise the session as a monthly forum, providing healthcare staff with a regular platform to discuss clinical concerns, share lessons learned and promote safer practices.

Participants agreed that patient safety is rooted not only in technical competence but also in teamwork, accountability and effective communication. They stressed the importance of recognising and addressing small mistakes early to prevent more serious incidents.

The workshop concluded with a powerful reminder: while human error cannot be entirely eliminated, strong systems, continuous education and transparent communication can significantly reduce risks and ultimately save lives.

02/03/2026

The Korle Bu Ghana Month heat is on🔥🔥🔥This Thursday, 5th March is Traditional Wear/ indoor games.

Friday, 13th March is 'Rep Your Tribe'. Come clad in your Region attire and represent your tribe in Grand Style/Inter-Unit, Department, and Centres Eating competition.

Friday, 20th March is 'Rep Your School/Wear Korle Bu or Rep Your Jersey/ Afternoon Assembly Featuring the CEO and Management, along with more indoor games.

Friday, 27th March is Old School Wear. Come represent the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s old-school vibes/Afternoon jam, live band, musical chairs, and a dancing competition

You still want to miss??

01/03/2026

Centres of Excellence Hold Joint Training on Governance and Financial Management

Three Centres of Excellence — the National Radiotherapy, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, the National Cardiothoracic Centre, and the Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital— have successfully organized a two-day workshop on governance and financial management for management and staff.

The training was led by renowned legal practitioner and public financial management expert, Professor Williams Abaayaawiem Atuilik. He provided participants with valuable insights into key provisions of the Public Financial Management Act and its accompanying regulations.

In his remarks, Professor Atuilik noted that the training offered a deep dive into leadership protocols, risk management strategies, and the legal nuances of public procurement, ensuring that the hospital’s workforce is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of public service delivery.

He further highlighted that the core objective of the training was to ensure that all hospital activities are conducted within the confines of the law, particularly in relation to the transparent handling of public funds and procurement processes.

Participants were also taken through the Public Financial Management Regulations, equipping them with the knowledge required to effectively and efficiently discharge their financial management responsibilities as public officers and to ensure the sound management of resources entrusted to the hospital.

Participants included the Directors and Core Management Teams of the three Centres, as well as their Unit Heads and deputies.

Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive and insightful, with many describing the session as eye-opening. The training is expected to position the hospital as a benchmark for promoting a culture of accountability and excellence among public health institutions in Ghana.

01/03/2026

Korle Bu Ghana Month and Exhibition is here with us again... It starts this Thursday with the Launch as we Rep in our Traditional wears. Exhibition will also take place from 8am to 6pm at the Main Admin forecourt. Remember it's this Thursday and your Department must be the best dressed 🤏🏿

27/02/2026

Navigating Ethical Challenges and Emerging Threats in Anaesthesia and Critical Care

The final day of the 2026 Refresher Course for Anaesthetists concluded successfully at University of Ghana Medical Centre(UGMC), with nearly 200 participants attending both in person and virtually. The program, including workshops, has been running concurrently at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, with participants from hospitals all over the country.

The closing courses focused on ethical dilemmas in admission to and discharge from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and patient blood management.

Dr. Lorraine Baffour-Awuah, an Anaesthesiologist and Intensivist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, began the sessions with a lecture on ethical dilemmas in ICU admissions and discharges. She discussed challenges like limited bed availability, defining treatment futility, managing premature discharges, and end-of-life decisions. These issues often cause moral distress when balancing patient wishes and technological options. She stressed respecting patient values, advance directives, and avoiding futile or overly aggressive care.

Dr. Christian Owoo, Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Physician at the University of Ghana Medical School, University of Ghana Medical Centre and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, delivered an informative presentation on the rise of Gram-negative multidrug-resistant (MDR) infections. Dr. Christian Owoo, together with a panel of specialists—Dr. Bismark Opoku Asare from Infectious Diseases at KBTH, Dr. Guillermo Yasel Martinez, an Intensivist at The Bank Hospital, and Dr. Appiah Korang Labi, Clinical Microbiologist at KBTH—highlighted that post-COVID-19, these infections have become a critical global threat, leading to high mortality rates and growing resistance to last-resort antibiotics.

Sales and Applications Manager from Life Care Technology, Mr. Abdullahi Buhari, demonstrated the Dräger Atlan A100 XL anesthesia workstation, designed for all ages with an integrated gas monitor, electric piston ventilators, low-flow capability, and advanced ventilation modes to enhance patient safety.

Medical doctor, Dr. Alexander Akowuah from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital highlighted the importance of perioperative patient blood management (p-PBM) in Ghana, noting that blood is a costly resource globally and that Ghana requires over 350,000 units annually.

Dr. Christian Owoo, who is also a Facilitator from Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training (VAST) demonstrated that simulation training aims to deliver high-quality simulation-based medical education to improve anesthesia and perioperative safety, leading to better training and safer patient care.

Participants felt the Refresher Course really helped clear up misconceptions and gave them practical tools, especially for Central Venous Pressure and sepsis monitoring. The evidence-based teaching made a big difference in how they’ll approach healthcare delivery.

27/02/2026

Austrian Government Reaffirms Support to Newborn Hearing Programme at Korle Bu

The Austrian Secretary of State, H.E. Sepp Schellhorn, today paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of the Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in newborn hearing care.

He was accompanied by Ambassador Jürgen Heissel; Deputy Chief of Cabinet, Mr Christian Autengruber (Office of the State Secretary); Mr Moritz Zajicek (Office of the State Secretary); Mr Jakob Lundwall; Austrian press journalist, Mr Joshua Mingers; and other members of his delegation.

In his address, H.E. Sepp Schellhorn reaffirmed Austria’s commitment to its continued engagement with the Hospital to improve newborn hearing care. He explained that the purpose of the visit was to assess the impact of the previous programme and to initiate further engagements aimed at strengthening the bilateral ties.

The Chief Executive Officer, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, stated that beyond the numbers, the programme has enriched clinical capacity, enhanced cochlear implant services, increased public awareness, and demonstrated how international collaboration can build sustainable local expertise. “Together, we have laid a strong foundation,” he added.

The former Head of the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Prof. Emmanuel Dornu Kitcher, called for increased capacity-building in rehabilitation and speech therapy training to further improve patient outcomes.

During a tour of the Audiology Centre, the Chief Audiologist, Madam Jemima Fynn, disclosed that 11,000 newborns have been screened, with 21 babies diagnosed with profound hearing loss. She further indicated that 41 ears have received cochlear implants, some bilateral and others unilateral.

A mother, Madam Akua Agyeiwaa Osei, whose three-year-old son, Ayeyi Paa Kwesi Barnes, was diagnosed with hearing loss and received a cochlear implant in September last year, expressed her excitement at the significant improvement she has observed. “He responds to his name now and to sounds around him,” she said.

This testimony underscores the importance of the programme with both parties pledging to continue collaborating to improve patient outcomes.

Senior Management of the Hospital present were Dr. Frank Owusu Sekyere- Director, Medical Affairs; Mr. Munir Alhassan- Director of Administration; Mr. Yehuza Jawula- Director Human Resources; Dr. Charles Ofei-Palm – Director of Pharmacy; Rev. Aimee Esinam Akotey – Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services; Mrs. Cynthia Gyakye– Acting Director General Services; Mrs. Felicity Commey- Deputy Director of Supply Chain; Dr. Kenneth Baidoo- HOD, New Allied; Mr. Ibrahim Abu-Jajah – Acting Chief Internal Auditor; Madam Patience Adjei- DCNO ENT and Mr. Mustapha Salifu – Head of Public Relations, KBTH.