KATH closes Accident and Emergency Centre to the public for 24 hours

Health Minister summons KATH CEO over emergency cases

The Ministry of Health has summoned the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) over reports that its Accident and Emergency Centre was unable to admit new cases. In a letter signed on behalf of the Health Minister, the Ministry said the reported decision contradicts President John Mahama’s directive that hospitals should not turn away emergency patients. “This is contrary to a clear directive of His Excellency, the …

Health Ministry summons KATH CEO over suspension of emergency admissions

The Ministry of Health has summoned the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, to explain reports that the hospital temporarily stopped admitting new patients at its Accident and Emergency Centre. In a letter dated June 3, 2026, and signed by the Chief Director of the Health Ministry, Desmond Boateng, the Ministry said it had taken note of a statement circulating on social media indicating tha…

KATH resumes admission of critical emergency cases after congestion relief measures

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has resumed admitting dire emergency cases after implementing decongestion measures at its Accident and Emergency Centre, following a temporary halt caused by overcrowding.

KATH closes Accident and Emergency Centre to the public for 24 hours

It has, consequently, urged the public to make use of peripheral hospitals in the region until the situation at its Accident & Emergency (A&E) Centre improves in a day or two.