KATH treats 135 burns victims in gas explosion

Kumasi, Sept 24, GNA - The Burns Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has so far treated and discharged more than 135 victims who sustained burns as a result of last Friday's gas explosion and fire outbreak at Engas Filling Station at Asokwa in Kumasi. Seven others who were admitted in critical conditions have been stabilized and are responding well to treatment.

Mrs Patience Yeboah-Ampong, Director of the Nursing Service of KATH, told the Ghana News Agency on Monday that the initial figure of 123 has risen to the present figure because some victims who initially sought treatment at private hospitals have reported to KATH for further treatment.

She said the 123 victims reported to the hospital this morning for dressing and a thorough after-care examination to determine if they had developed complications.

"Fortunately none of them happens to have any complications and they are responding well to treatment", she said. Asked about the possibility of those on admission to have any permanent disability as a result of the injuries, Mrs Yeboah-Ampong said it was too early to detect those problems.

The explosion that set the filling station ablaze caused extensive damage to vehicles, buildings and other properties.