The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has given a three-month ultimatum to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to address pressing concerns raised in a recent JoyNews feature on the health of the Tafo Government Hospital in the Ashanti region.

The investigative report revealed severe health and infrastructural challenges, including overcrowding and congestion that have left many patients unable to receive adequate medical attention.

Registrar of HeFRA, Dr Wilfred Baah, visiting the facility in the company of the Ashanti Regional Health Director, acknowledged the deteriorating conditions at the Tafo Hospital, which have hindered effective healthcare delivery.

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The JoyNews report highlighted that many patients seeking care at the facility are forced to wait for extended periods due to an overstretched healthcare system that lacks sufficient space and resources.

The hospital's overcrowded wards, compounded by an insufficient number of beds, have resulted in a dangerous backlog of patients, some of whom have reportedly had to be turned away due to a lack of beds.

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HeFRA has urged the GHS to take swift action to address key issues, including immediate measures to relieve congestion and reduce patient backlogs.