KATH resumes admission of critical emergency cases after successful decongestion measures
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has resumed the admission of critical emergency cases at its Accident and Emergency (A&E) Centre following a temporary suspension caused by severe overcrowding.
The hospital had on Tuesday announced a 24-hour halt in the admission of new emergency cases after the 37-bed capacity centre became overwhelmed, accommodating 61 admitted patients while an additional 34 patients awaited care.
Providing an update in an interview in Kumasi on Wednesday, the Head of Public Affairs at KATH, Mr. Kwame Frimpong, said the situation had improved significantly, allowing the facility to once again receive dire emergency cases.
“The resumption of admissions has been made possible through the diversion of less critical cases to peripheral health facilities and the discharge of some inpatients from the hospital,” Mr. Frimpong explained.
According to him, an emergency meeting involving the management of KATH, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, and Medical Superintendents across the region was held on Tuesday evening to develop strategies to ease the pressure on the A&E Centre.
“One of the key measures agreed upon was the retention of non-dire emergency cases at peripheral and district hospitals, where they will be managed with the support of specialists and consultants from KATH. This will allow the Accident and Emergency Centre to focus on the most critical cases,” he stated.
Mr. Frimpong further disclosed that a dedicated WhatsApp platform has been established to enhance coordination among health facilities in the Ashanti Region regarding emergency admissions and patient management.
He expressed optimism that the new interventions would help prevent future congestion and improve the efficiency of emergency healthcare delivery across the region.
The hospital has also appealed to the public and healthcare providers to continue supporting efforts aimed at ensuring that emergency services remain available for patients in critical need of urgent medical attention.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/
