Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has reopened its outpatient renal dialysis unit after addressing the shortage of essential consumables that forced the unit to close for three weeks.
The hospital management in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, announced that all consumables stuck at the Tema port will be cleared by the end of the week, allowing the unit to resume operations.
Renal patients had threatened to picket at the Renal Unit on Wednesday, August 21, in protest over the shortage, which had deprived them of vital medical care.
However, with the prompt delivery of the consumables, the hospital has scheduled dialysis sessions to begin effective Wednesday, August 21.
The statement added, “Apart from this emergency consignment, the Ministry of Finance has granted a tax waiver to expedite the clearance of the second container at the Tema port. We anticipate receiving these additional supplies within the week, further strengthening the availability of the essential consumables for our services.”
The hospital expressed gratitude to the Ministries of Health and Finance, as well as other stakeholders, for their support in ensuring the timely availability of consumables.
The hospital also appreciated the patience and cooperation of its renal patients during the period.
Find below the above statement
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