The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of elective surgeries and the temporary relocation of emergency cases due to ongoing issues with the surgical block lifts.
According to KBTH, the malfunctioning lifts have hindered the movement of patients within the surgical tower, severely affecting their ability to perform surgeries.
A statement signed by Professor J. E. Mensah of the Surgical Department said the situation necessitated the suspension of all elective surgeries until further notice.
During this time, the hospital will focus exclusively on emergency cases to ensure critical care remains uninterrupted.
“To accommodate these changes, emergency surgeries will be carried out at the Ground Floor Surgical(Neuro), Accident Centre, Pediatric and Gynaecology theatres. Patients undergoing these procedures will be admitted to Ward G, Ward N, Ward A, and Ward B.”
The statement further mentioned that the process of replacing one lift and refurbishing the other is currently underway, with procurement in progress.
KBTH assured the public that every effort is being made to complete the work as quickly as possible to minimize disruption and resume normal operations.
