Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has assured that a faulty elevator at the Surgical Department will be repaired within the next two months to enhance the delivery of emergency surgeries.

The commitment comes after concerns were raised by the Neurological Department over the breakdown of one of its two elevators.

According to citinewsroom.com report, during a visit by Parliament’s Health Committee on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Chief Executive of the hospital, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, said the delay stemmed from challenges with approvals at the Public Procurement Authority (PPA).

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“The procurement has been done. There was some delay with the PPA, but it was finally approved, and we have given it to the vendor. The vendor has also engaged the manufacturer, and we have been assured that within two months, the elevator should be installed and operational. At the moment, only one elevator is working,” Dr Adam indicated.

He further appealed to Parliament to expedite the passage of legislation on organ harvesting, noting that it would significantly cut the cost of transplants for patients.

“Currently, anyone who needs a kidney transplant must travel to India, America, or the UK, even though we have the expertise here. For cornea transplants, we have to import corneas from America at prices ranging from $3,000 to $4,000. With the legislation, we could harvest corneas locally, bringing the cost down to about GH¢500 for patients,” he explained.

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