The Ministry of Health (MoH) has summoned the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to explain the hospital’s reported decision to stop admitting new patients at its Accident and Emergency Centre.
In a letter dated June 3, 2026, and signed by Chief Director Desmond Boateng on behalf of the Health Minister, the Ministry said it had taken note of reports circulating on social media indicating that KATH’s Accident and Emergency Centre was full and unable to admit new cases.
The Ministry also referenced comments reportedly made by the hospital’s Head of Public Affairs on Channel One TV, confirming management’s position on the facility’s inability to take in additional emergency patients.
According to the Ministry, the decision appears to contradict a directive by President John Dramani Mahama that hospitals should not turn away emergency cases.
The KATH CEO has therefore been directed to appear before the Minister of Health by noon on Thursday, June 4, 2026, to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for allegedly contravening the presidential directive.
“We count on your cooperation,” the letter stated.
The development comes amid growing public concern over congestion and capacity challenges at major referral hospitals across the country.
By: Bernard Mensah |Planbfmonline.com
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