Your ‘healthcare’ men are incompetent – Nana Aba slams Akufo-Addo over Korle-Bu-elevator saga

Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has sharply criticized President Akufo-Addo for appointing what she describes as “incompetent” individuals to manage the country’s healthcare system.

Her remarks come in response to the ongoing crisis at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), where elective surgeries have been suspended, and emergency cases temporarily relocated due to persistent issues with the lifts at the hospital’s surgical block.

In a post on X, Nana Aba expressed her dismay at the situation, labeling it a catastrophic failure on the part of the government. She indicated that the mechanical issue, as basic as an elevator malfunction, should not be allowed to jeopardize lives.

“Good evening, @NAkufoAddo. I don’t want to call the men you appointed to take care of our healthcare incompetent but if it walks like a duck and sounds like a duck, it is definitely a duck. This is a catastrophic failure! It’s unacceptable and EVIL,” she wrote.

The challenges at KBTH have severely affected the hospital’s operations. According to a statement from Professor J. E. Mensah of the Surgical Department, the issues with the lifts have hindered the movement of patients between floors in the surgical tower, directly impacting the ability to perform surgeries.

“Given the current situation, we have decided to suspend all elective surgeries until further notice. During this period, we will focus solely on emergency cases to ensure that critical care is not compromised,” the statement noted.

The statement also outlined temporary measures, including carrying out emergency surgeries at alternative locations within the hospital, such as the Ground Floor Surgical (Neuro), Accident Centre, Pediatric, and Gynaecology theatres. Patients requiring surgery will be admitted to Ward G, Ward N, Ward A, and Ward B.

KBTH assured the public that efforts are underway to replace one lift and refurbish the other, with the procurement process currently in progress.

The hospital says it is working to complete the necessary repairs as quickly as possible to minimize disruption and resume normal operations.

Source: tigpost