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Korle Bu Staff to enjoy Free Healthcare from September
From September 1, 2025, staff of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will no longer be required to pay for healthcare services and subsequently apply for refunds.
They will, instead, be able to access care directly by presenting their staff ID cards.
The Chief Executive of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, announced this during the Hospital’s 2025 Midyear Performance Review held on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Dr. Adam described the initiative as a major step towards enhancing staff welfare while also strengthening the hospital’s internal systems.
He further emphasised the importance of departments conducting daily and frequent revenue reconciliations to ensure transparency, efficiency, and prudent financial management.
According to him, revenue must be generated collectively and utilised collectively in order to sustain hospital operations and enhance staff welfare.
Commending staff for their dedication over the past months, the Chief Executive noted that the performance review was not only a time to reflect on achievements but also an opportunity to set priorities for the future.
He also outlined ongoing efforts to improve operations across the hospital, including renovation works, the introduction of systems to track procurement and resource utilisation, and additional training programmes to prepare staff for roles created through attrition.
Planned developments include the introduction of a biometric attendance system, the construction of a new Endoscopy Unit, and the upgrade of the hospital’s MRI machine.
The review session featured presentations from various directorates of the hospital, including Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Medical Directorate, Administration, General Services, Human Resources, and Finance.
Each directorate highlighted its achievements, challenges, priorities, and next steps for the remainder of the year.
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Korle Bu Dental Dep’t Gets New Digital X-Ray Machine
The Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has commissioned newly installed digital X-ray machines at the Radiology Department to further enhance diagnostic services and improve patient care.
At the brief ceremony, Dr. Adam underscored the significance of the new machines in meeting the growing demand for advanced diagnostic services. He described the commissioning as a major milestone in the hospital’s modernisation agenda, aimed at boosting efficiency in patient management.
Dr. Matthew Boamah, Head of the Dental Unit, and Dr. Hafisatu Gbadamosi, Head of the Radiology Department, expressed their appreciation to hospital management and partners, Rontgen Imaging, for making the project possible. They assured that the machines will be utilised to their fullest potential for the benefit of patients.
The new equipment will significantly improve the quality and speed of imaging, especially for dental and maxillofacial cases, while minimising patient exposure to radiation. In addition, it will support teaching, research, and specialised care, further strengthening Korle Bu’s position as a leading referral centre in Ghana and the sub-region.
This commissioning forms part of the hospital’s broader commitment to upgrading its infrastructure and delivering world-class healthcare to its patients and clients.
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APC to contest Tamale Central parliamentary seat
The All People’s Congress (APC) has announced plans to present a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Tamale Central Constituency.
The leader of the party, Hassan Ayariga, who made this known in a statement on August 26, 2025, said the decision was taken after broad consultations with both national and constituency executives.
He explained that Tamale Central deserves strong, credible, and people-focused representation in Parliament.
Dr. Ayariga said the APC was committed to deepening Ghana’s democracy by giving the people of Tamale Central a true voice in Parliament.
According to him, politics is about participation, representation, and improving the lives of citizens.
He added that the APC was ready to work with its grassroots to secure victory in the constituency.
The party has, therefore, called on its members, supporters, and residents of Tamale Central to rally behind its candidate in the coming elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
