You’ve Changed Narrative About KATH – CEO Commends Management, Staff At Durbar
Dr Divine Aseye Yao Amenuke, Over-all Best Staff award winner mobbed by other workers during the durbar.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Professor Dr. Otchere Addai-Mensah has commended the management and staff members of the premier facility for displaying bouts of competences and hard work throughout the year 2024.
Speaking at the end of year thanksgiving, long service and best staff awards ceremony last Friday, the CEO said by their commitment and sacrifices, the staff of the hospital have worked to change the negative narrative that previously was associated with operations at the premier health facility.
The CEO stated the determination of Management to pursue excellence and innovation in administering care and support to the hospital’s patients, clients and visitors.
“As we reflect on the year 2024, I am filled with immense gratitude and joy for the success and growth KATH has experienced. It has been a year of progress, transformation, and achievements, and none of this would have been possible without the grace of God and the unwavering support of our dedicated stakeholders”, the CEO intimated.
Advancements:
The CEO said KATH with the support of the Asantehene, the government, and other partners and through the judicious use of Internally Generated Funds (IGF) of the hospital undertook a number of initiatives to improve the infrastructure base and service delivery at the hospital.
Notable among these initiative, he stated was the commencement of the comprehensive renovation and modernization of the “GEE” blocks under the Asantehene’s Heal Komfo Anokye Project (HeKAP).
The CEO also mentioned the renovation and upgrading of the hospital’s main theatre as a great achievement in 2024.
Prof Addai-Mensah pointed to the revitalization and expansion of the Dialysis Centre as another important feat.
“The hospital introduced a new service to provide prompt laboratory services to the public through the establishment of a Short Turn Around Time (STAT) Laboratory at the Family Medicine Directorate. This laboratory enables us to provide rapid test results for urgent cases, reducing waiting times and enhancing the overall patient experience”, the CEO additionally disclosed.
Awards:
Later at the event the Management honoured some selected members of staff for their outstanding contributions to raising the standards of excellence at the hospital.
Giving the rationale behind the awards after thanking Messers Joshob and Justmoh Construction Limited for their support, Prof Addai-Mensah said it has been through the dedication, innovation, leadership, and hard work of the awardees that KATH had reached new heights.
Categories:
Directorates and units at KATH were awarded with a Ghc 30,000.00 prize at the event.
In all, 20 of the longest serving members of staff across all the professional classes were honored.
In addition, 19 other category winners independently assessed by a committee of their peers after a selection by heads of the various units and directorates on very competitive basis were also awarded for distinguishing themselves in their various fields of endeavor during the year 2024.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd runners-up received Ghc 15,000.00, Ghc 10,000.00 and Ghc 5,000.00 cash prizes in that order.
Details:
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate was adjudged Most Innovative Directorate at the hospital
Dr. Divine Aseye Yao Amenuke was adjudged the Over-all Best Staff, taking home GhC 20, 000as his prize.
Background:
Dr. Divine Aseye Yao Amenuke is Head, Respiratory Unit and Lead Clinician, Directorate of Medicine at KATH.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Michael Ofosu-Afriyie, Kumasi.
