Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has secured 30 new dialysis machines to enhance renal services in the facility.

These machines are intended to improve the hospital’s service delivery and cost efficiency and reduce pressure.

The new dialysis machines were secured by the Health Ministry. Before securing the machines the renal unit was closed to outpatients.

According to the hospital, the number of kidney patients was overwhelming and the only dialysis machine could not cater for all of them.

In an interview with JoyNews, the Chief Executive Officer of KBTH, Dr Opoku Ware Ampomah expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, for the new machines and apologised to the renal patients for the inconvenience caused due to the temporary closure of the unit.

“Thankfully, the renal unit is now reopened to outpatients, and services have resumed. I want to extend my sincere apologies to our patients and the public for the inconvenience this caused.

“The situation arose due to factors beyond our immediate control, but we are committed to preventing such occurrences in the future. The Minister of Health, Honorable Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, and the Ministry have been instrumental in securing these 30 new dialysis machines for Korle-Bu," he said.

Also, he said the hospital has entered an agreement with a company to supply 30 additional machines to enhance services at the centre.

Meanwhile, he announced that the unit was fully operational and asked that patients visit the facility to undergo their dialysis.

Korle-Bu to introduce new kidney treatment options amid dialysis challenges

Meanwhile, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is stepping up efforts to introduce innovative treatments for kidney patients, aiming to provide more accessible and efficient care.

Among the top priorities is the introduction of peritoneal dialysis, a treatment method widely used in the United States and other advanced countries.

This approach offers patients the convenience of managing their condition from home, significantly enhancing their quality of life.

The move to adopt peritoneal dialysis comes in the wake of the recent temporary shutdown of Korle Bu’s dialysis unit due to a shortage of essential consumables.

Speaking about the hospital’s new direction, the CEO Dr Opoku Ware Ampomah expressed optimism that this alternative treatment could soon become a reality for patients. In an interview with Joy News, Dr Ampomah shared insights into how the new treatment could transform patient care.

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