… Communities affected by the disruption include Dansoman, Mamprobi, Mataheko, Laterbiokorshie, Korle-bu, La Paz, MacCarthy Hill, Gbawe, Mallam, Tesano, Darkuman, North Kaneshie, Dome, Achimota, Anyaa, Ablekuma, and surrounding areas. …
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Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital — teaching hospital in Ghana experiencing labour disputes and patient safety concerns in 2026.
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- May 2026
… He stressed that only a formal disciplinary process conducted by the relevant employer or regulatory body can establish culpability and determine sanctions. “It is only a thorough disciplinary process instituted by the employer, whether Korle-Bu, Ridge, the Police Service, or eve …
“Prima facie evidence does not mean guilt” — GMA President calls for caution over Charles Amissah death reportMinistry of Health establishes technical committee for KBTH laboratory dispute
The Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has dismissed recent media reports questioning the quality and reliability of results produced by its Central Laboratory, describing the reports as misleading. …
KBTH Central Laboratory results reliable — ManagementThe Ministry of Health (MoH) has constituted a Technical Review Committee to address ongoing labour and operational concerns surrounding laboratory services at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). …
MoH sets up technical committee to resolve KBTH laboratory dispute
… Walk into Korle-Bu A&E on a Sunday evening and tell me what you see. It is not full of road traffic accidents and stroke calls. …
We do not have a no-bed problem, we have an ineffictive triage problem… Walk into Korle-Bu A&E on a Sunday evening and tell me what you see. It is not full of road traffic accidents and stroke calls. …
We do not have a no-bed problem. We have an ineffective triage problemThe Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has served notice of a nationwide strike scheduled to begin on May 12, 2026, over what it describes as the unlawful removal of the Head of Laboratory Services at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). …
Laboratory professional workers declare nationwide strike over removal of Korle-Bu Laboratory Head… Under the maternal health component, hundreds of mothers will receive screening, counselling, and support through facilities including Lister Hospital, 37 Military Hospital, University of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon Hospital, and Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. …
Ghana launches National Mental Health Campaign with 24/7 digital care platformDoctors at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have withdrawn their services, citing concerns over patient safety and professional standards. …
Korle-Bu doctors announce industrial action over patient safety concerns- April 2026
… Reports from major health facilities, including the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, indicate rising cases of chronic kidney disease, liver complications and dialysis dependence among younger patients. …
Treat galamsey like COVID-19 or Ghana’s future — Paediatrician warns gov’t
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Weija Water Treatment Plant technical fault disrupts western Accra
The News
Ghana Water Ltd has announced temporary water supply disruptions in western Accra communities following a technical challenge at the Weija Water Treatment Plant that has affected production and distribution capacity. Engineers have been deployed to resolve the issue, and affected residents are advised to store water during flow periods.
Why it matters
Weija Water Treatment Plant technical fault disrupting western Accra's water supply is an immediate service delivery crisis affecting thousands of residents.
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Weija Water Treatment Plant technical fault disrupts western Accra
Ghana Water Ltd has announced temporary water supply disruptions in western Accra communities following a technical challenge at the Weija Water Treatment Plant that has affected production and distribution capacity. Engineers have been deployed to resolve the issue, and affected residents are advised to store water during flow periods.
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Friday 8 May
GMA President warns against premature judgment in Charles Amissah case
The President of the Ghana Medical Association has cautioned the public not to interpret preliminary committee findings of possible negligence by health workers as proof of guilt, arguing the Charles Amissah death case reflects systemic healthcare challenges rather than individual culpability. He stressed that only formal disciplinary processes can establish guilt and determine sanctions.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
KBTH dismisses reports questioning central laboratory quality
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Management has rejected recent media reports questioning the reliability of results from its Central Laboratory, stating the facility is internationally accredited, well-equipped, and staffed by highly qualified professionals. Management assured patients and the public that laboratory results are valid and reliable, and urged the public to disregard reports undermining confidence in the facility's operations.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Ministry of Health establishes technical committee for KBTH laboratory dispute
The Ministry of Health has constituted a Technical Review Committee to address labour and operational concerns at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital laboratory, following a high-level meeting involving KBTH management, the Medical Laboratory Professionals Workers' Union, and the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Doctors Association. The four-member committee will undertake a comprehensive review of professional collaboration, operational coordination, and management structures within the KBTH Laboratory Services system.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's A&E problem is ineffective triage, not bed shortage
A physician argues that Ghana's emergency departments do not lack beds but lack proper triage systems at the door to sort patients appropriately. The author contends that structured scoring systems at admission—used in well-run A&Es globally—would direct appropriate cases to resus, majors, minors, or urgent care, preventing unnecessary admissions and freeing capacity for those who genuinely need emergency care.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's hospitals lack effective triage, not beds
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian A&E departments do not face a bed shortage but rather an ineffective triage system at the door. The author, drawing on overseas clinical experience, contends that proper triage scoring prevents unnecessary admissions and ensures urgent cases are seen quickly, unlike the current system that turned away patients including Charles Amissah from three hospitals.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Laboratory workers strike over Korle-Bu laboratory head removal
The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union has scheduled a nationwide strike beginning May 12, 2026, alleging the unlawful removal of the Head of Laboratory Services at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and accusing management of breaching agreements reached with the Ministry of Health in February 2026.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches mental health campaign with 24/7 digital platform
The Jubilare Group and Mental Health Authority of Ghana have launched a Mental Health Campaign 2026 featuring a 24/7 remote mental healthcare platform and support services for over 1,000 mothers, students, and professionals. The initiative aims to expand mental health access through screening and counselling while reducing stigma, addressing data showing nearly 50 per cent of Ghanaian mothers experience perinatal depression and one in three university students experiences anxiety or depression.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Korle-Bu doctors withdraw services over patient safety concerns
Doctors at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have withdrawn their services effective May 2, citing concerns over patient safety and professional standards. The Korle-Bu Doctors Association called the action necessary in the interest of patient safety and professional integrity, urging management to address their concerns urgently.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 29 April
Paediatrician urges urgent national response to galamsey health crisis
The Vice President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) is developing into a major public health crisis requiring the same urgency as COVID-19, citing contamination of water bodies with mercury, arsenic and lead that expose pregnant women and children to serious health risks, with frontline health workers already observing premature births and increased congenital abnormalities in affected communities.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →