Korle-Bu has multiple cancer treatment machines - CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah says the hospital has multiple cancer treatment machines and therefore media reports suggesting that a malfunction in one machine left patients without care was a misrepresentation of the issue.

He said the hospital operates multiple cancer treatment machines, and that only one of them recently experienced a temporary breakdown.

He, has, therefore described the reports as a “misrepresentation,” noting that KBTH is well-equipped with several machines to ensure continuous patient care.

He gave the clarification in a radio interview with Accra-based radio Citi FM on Wednesday.

He explained that the machine that broke down was the hospital’s most advanced and user-friendly piece of equipment.

However, he assured that the issue was quickly resolved within a few days, and patient treatments were not significantly impacted.

He compared the situation to having both a luxury car and a dependable everyday vehicle, where the latter continued to function without issue.

Dr. Ampomah said alternative measures were in place to ensure that no patient missed their scheduled treatment.

He has therefore dismissed claims that patients were turned away on July 4, 2024, due to the malfunction.

The CEO acknowledged that such disruptions can affect treatment schedules but reaffirmed that Korle-Bu is committed to providing uninterrupted care, regardless of technical setbacks