The Ministry of Health has directed authorities at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to stop charging a development levy introduced earlier this month. The hospital introduced the levy which patients were required to pay as precondition for receiving medical care. In-patients were required to pay Ghc10 and out-patients,Ghc2. The move by the hospital created confusion at the facility as some members of the public as well as hospital staff condemned the new charge. Chief Executive Officer of KATH, Professor Ohene Agyei who confirmed the directive to Joy News said the hospital will explore other avenues to generate money to motivate staff. Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Kwame Frimpong earlier told Joy News the levy was in the overall interest of the patient.