Hospital urges patients to seek care at other facilities
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has temporarily suspended new admissions at its Accident and Emergency (A&E) Centre following severe overcrowding that has pushed the facility beyond its operational capacity.
The decision, announced by hospital management, is intended to ease pressure on the emergency unit and allow healthcare professionals to effectively manage the growing number of patients currently receiving treatment.
In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Mr. Kwame Frimpong, the hospital disclosed that its A&E Centre, originally designed to accommodate 37 patients, is currently caring for 61 patients across its critical wards.
Additionally, 34 more patients are awaiting admission, creating significant congestion within the facility.
According to management, the surge in patient numbers has made it increasingly difficult to safely admit and manage new emergency cases without compromising the quality of care provided to existing patients.
The hospital explained that the temporary suspension of admissions is necessary to enable medical personnel to clear the backlog of cases and stabilize conditions within the emergency centre.
As a result, members of the public requiring emergency medical attention have been advised to seek care at peripheral and district hospitals across the Ashanti Region over the next 24 hours.
KATH said it is working closely with the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate and other healthcare facilities to coordinate support and ensure that patients continue to receive the necessary medical attention.
Despite the temporary suspension, the hospital assured the public that neonatal, paediatric and obstetric emergency services remain fully operational and are not affected by the current situation.
Management further indicated that the situation is being closely monitored and reviewed on a continuous basis, with normal admissions expected to resume once congestion at the emergency centre is reduced.
The development highlights the increasing pressure on major referral hospitals and underscores the need for strengthened healthcare infrastructure and expanded emergency care capacity across the country.
KATH has appealed for public cooperation as it works to restore normal operations while maintaining safe and quality healthcare delivery for all patients.
