The Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. (Med) Paa Kwesi Baidoo, has held strategic discussions with the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, to solicit support for the retooling of the hospital's critical infrastructure and medical equipment.
The high-level meeting, which took place at the Bank of Ghana’s headquarters in Accra, is part of a broader effort by the hospital’s leadership to engage state and corporate institutions in addressing the longstanding equipment and infrastructure gaps facing KATH.
Located in Kumasi, KATH is Ghana’s second-largest tertiary health facility and serves as a major referral center for 12 out of the country’s 16 regions. Despite its strategic importance and highly skilled medical staff, the hospital continues to grapple with an acute shortage of essential diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
During the engagement, Dr. Baidoo highlighted the severe limitations posed by outdated and malfunctioning medical equipment, which he said is hindering the hospital’s ability to deliver modern, specialist care.
“Currently, many of our critical equipment including CT scanners, MRI machines, fluoroscopy units, oxygen plants, and central sterilisation systems are either non-functional or operating below capacity,” he explained. “We also lack essential tools like a Catheterisation Laboratory (CATHLAB) and mammogram machines, which are crucial for diagnostic precision and life-saving interventions.”
Dr. Baidoo underscored the urgency of the situation, noting that given the state’s limited budgetary space, partnerships with corporate institutions like the Bank of Ghana could help bridge the resource gap.
“If public health institutions like KATH are to meet the growing demand for advanced care, it is imperative that we receive support from socially responsible institutions such as the BoG,” he added.
In response, Governor Asiama acknowledged the critical role KATH plays in national healthcare delivery and assured the CEO that his appeal would be given serious consideration.
“KATH is a vital institution providing essential services to a significant portion of the population. The concerns raised are legitimate and deserve attention,” Dr. Asiama said. “Management will review the list of urgently needed equipment provided and take a decision on how best to assist.”
The meeting was also attended by the two Deputy Governors of the Bank and other senior officials, signaling BoG’s interest in potentially supporting the hospital’s renewal agenda.
If realised, such a partnership would mark a significant step forward in improving tertiary healthcare delivery in Ghana, while reinforcing the role of corporate social investment in strengthening public health systems.
