The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has described incorrect media allegations of the deaths of 20 renal patients, as well as outstanding supplier payments.
In a statement issued today, Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the facility responded to the claims that 20 patients had died due to a shortage of renal dialysis consumables and that these shortages were caused by the hospital’s supposed debt to suppliers.
The management of the hospital categorically denied these allegations.
It has therefore admonished the Ghanaian public to disregard the false claims, which they believe are intended to spread fear and anxiety.
The KBTH said there is no truth to the claim
that 20 renal patients have died this year due to a shortage of dialysis consumables.
“We have no record of any deaths during the period of shortages at the Renal Dialysis Unit,” the statement read.
The hospital also stated that the Ministry of Health has settled all arrears owed to suppliers.
“Currently, Korle Bu does not owe GH6 million to the supplier as falsely alleged,” the statement said.
It further indicated that it had received a new shipment of dialysis consumables through the Tema port last week, with a second shipment currently being cleared.
Inpatient dialysis services resumed on August 12, and outpatient services are expected to be restored by the end of this week, the hospital said.
By: Rainbowradiooline.com/Ghana
