Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), has vehemently refuted a report alleging the deaths of 20 renal patients during the period of shortage of dialysis consumables.
KBTH, in a statement, described such allegation and publication as false and, thus, must be disregarded.
“There is no truth to the claim that Korle Bu Teaching Hospital lost 20 renal patients this year because of a shortage of dialysis consumables.”
“We have no record of any deaths during the period of shortages at the Renal Dialysis Unit,” an excerpt of the statement read.
The hospital attributed the misinformation to a misinterpreted media flyer and sensationalised online commentary on social media platforms, particularly Facebook.
KBTH further noted that, the Ministry of Health has cleared all arrears owed to suppliers.
“Currently, Korle Bu does not owe GH¢6 million to any supplier, as falsely alleged”, the statement read.
The hospital announced that it had received a new shipment of dialysis consumables through the Tema Port last week, with a second shipment currently being cleared. Inpatient dialysis services resumed on August 12, and outpatient services are expected to be fully operational by the end of this week.
The management urged the public to disregard the false claims intended to spread fear and anxiety.
