The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has interacted with the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, to introduce himself and ask for help in addressing some of the challenges facing the hospital.
The Acting KATH CEO, said KATH is an important hospital that provides specialist healthcare services not only to people in the Ashanti Region but also to those in the northern part of the country.
He has reiterated his readiness to work with other leaders to improve the hospital’s infrastructure, equipment, and staff welfare.
During the visit on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the CEO touched on the housing for senior doctors and directors who were asked to leave their homes due to the Danyame redevelopment project.
He called on the Minister to help ensure that these affected staff are given new flats close to the hospital so they can respond quickly to emergency situations.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, commended the hospital for its good work in treating patients, training medical professionals, and doing research.
He assured the hospital management of his support to improve the facility.
The Minister encouraged Dr. Baidoo to find new ways to fix problems at the hospital, especially the constant overcrowding at the Accident and Emergency Centre.
He added the government is working to finish the Sewua Regional Hospital and the Military Hospital at Afari to reduce the pressure on KATH.
Dr. Baidoo was joined by some of the hospital’s directors and administrators. They also told the Minister about new projects and areas where they need help from the government and other partners.
By Benjamin Aidoo
