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Korle-Bu operating under constant pressure, emergency units often operating beyond full capacity- Doctors Association chairman
The Chairman of the Korle-Bu Doctors Association, Dr. Asare Offei, has highlighted the daily challenges faced by health workers at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, describing the “no-bed syndrome” as a long-standing problem.
His comments follow recent public debate after the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer dismissed a viral video showing patients lying on the floor.
Dr Offei speaking in an interview onJoy news, he explained that the situation at the facility is one of constant pressure, with emergency units often operating beyond full capacity.
According to him, patients used to be redirected to other facilities when there was no space. However, with directives to stop turning patients away, all cases are now kept at the hospital, worsening congestion.
He noted that when beds are full, some patients are made to sit on chairs while receiving treatment, while others who are too weak end up lying on the floor.
“They are still given the best care possible under the circumstances,” he indicated, adding that the situation is not new but has gained attention due to recent media reports.
He urged the public to understand that the issue has existed for years and should not be treated as a sudden development.
Dr Offei called for a collective approach to address the problem rather than assigning blame, stressing that acknowledging the reality is the first step toward finding solutions.
He spoke about the impact of the situation on healthcare workers, explaining that treating patients in such conditions makes it difficult to carry out proper medical examinations.
He said examining a patient in a sitting position or on the floor limits the ability of doctors to gather accurate information for diagnosis.
Dr Offei further described the situation as unprofessional and below standard, warning that it could expose doctors and nurses to legal risks if questioned about their methods of care.
He added that the physical strain on health workers is another concern, as bending or squatting to treat patients on the floor could lead to long-term health problems.
He therefore called for urgent steps to reduce congestion and improve conditions at the hospital, noting that healthcare workers should not be forced to operate under such circumstances as a routine.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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