The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has firmly denied recent media reports claiming the deaths of 20 renal patients and outstanding debts to suppliers.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the hospital’s management addressed two key allegations: the death of 20 patients due to a shortage of renal dialysis supplies and that these shortages were a result of unpaid debts to suppliers.
KBTH unequivocally refuted these claims, stating that the reports of 20 renal patient deaths this year due to a shortage of dialysis consumables are entirely false.
“We have no record of any deaths during the period of shortages at the Renal Dialysis Unit,” the statement read.
The allegations were attributed to a misinterpreted media flyer and sensationalised online commentary on Facebook.
Addressing the second allegation, the hospital confirmed that the Ministry of Health has settled all arrears owed to suppliers.
“Currently, Korle Bu does not owe GH¢6 million to the supplier as being falsely alleged,” the statement emphasised.
The hospital also announced 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 management urged the public to disregard the false claims, which they believe are intended to spread fear and anxiety.
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