‘Thank You Korle Bu Series’ launched to mark Centenary milestone
As part of its centenary celebrations, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has launched the 'Thank You Korle Bu Series,' a collection of short documentaries aimed at highlighting the hospital's remarkable impact on patients and staff.
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These documentaries, each lasting between five and seven minutes, feature the stories of patients who have received care at KBTH and the dedicated healthcare professionals who have served them.
The initiative also provides a platform for patients to express their gratitude to the caregivers and the hospital by sharing their positive experiences, reinforce the hospital's reputation of excellence in healthcare and its commitment to patients’ well-being.
So far, 12 episodes have been produced, making up an entire season as a new episode is released over a three-month period.
These episodes will focus on the hospital's dedicated professionals and their transformative efforts to restore health and provide hope for patients.
Commitment
The Chief Executive Officer of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Opoku Ware Ampomah, said the initiative not only celebrates the hospital’s Centenary but also underscores KBTH’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional healthcare and training.
By showcasing the stories of gratitude and success, he said the series aimed to inspire confidence and trust in the institution, highlighting the profound impact it had had over the past 100 years.
Dr Ampomah expressed gratitude to the government for its support and acknowledged contributions from partners such as the Canada National Bank, which renovated the Oncology ward.
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He also commended philanthropic individuals and corporate entities for responding to the hospital's appeal for assistance.
Coverage
Dr Ampomah called on the media to provide balanced coverage of the hospital's activities, cautioning against reports that could cause unnecessary fear and panic and thereby undermine confidence in the institution.
He underscored the hospital’s transformative interventions and the relentless efforts of its professionals.
"Korle-Bu remains the go-to destination for thousands of patients daily, admitting between 150 and 250 patients daily and performing over 20,000 surgical operations annually," he added.
He emphasised the hospital’s exceptional capacity to address complex medical issues, its significant infrastructure developments, and its innovative services.
Positive response
The Dean of University of Ghana, Professor Alfred Yawson, also hailed the positive response to the hospital’s public appeal which attracted support from various philanthropic individuals and corporate organisations.
A Media Communication Strategist, Famous Atitsogbe, who initiated the project, expressed his appreciation for the care he and his son received at KBTH, which saved their lives.
He emphasised that the hospital’s positive impact needed greater recognition and was hopeful that the project would help build a positive reputation for the hospital.
Patient
A Breast Cancer Survivor, Gina Kumah Dzagah, shared her story of resilence and gratitude to KBTH.
She said she was initially hesitant about seeking treatment at Korle Bu due to concerns about delays and inefficiency, but was eventually referred there by her private physician.
She underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy at the hospital’s radiotherapy centre and experienced unexpected positive outcomes.
She lauded the hospital’s team-based approach to care, which ensured her case received optimum attention.
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“The staff’s emotional support and guidance throughout my treatment were extraordinary,’ she said.
Her experience was so transformative that she now volunteers every Wednesday at the Department of Surgery, supporting breast cancer patients.