The Chief Executive of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, has reaffirmed the Hospital's commitment to strengthening its longstanding relationship with the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
Dr Adam made the commitment when he today led a delegation from the Hospital's Central Management Team on a courtesy visit to the leadership of the GNFS. The visit was aimed at consolidating the partnership between the two institutions and exploring further areas of collaboration.
"The Hospital greatly values the relationship it has built with the Ghana National Fire Service over the years," Dr Adam said, reaffirming Korle Bu's commitment to sustaining and deepening the partnership.
He expressed the Hospital's appreciation to the GNFS for its continued support, particularly its recent donation of cleaning materials to help Korle Bu maintain a clean and hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors.
The Chief Executive also outlined measures being pursued by the Hospital to prevent fire outbreaks and strengthen fire safety across the facility. He disclosed that Management was exploring the provision of additional firefighting infrastructure, including fire hydrants at strategic locations, to ensure firefighters have ready access to water during emergencies.
According to Dr Adam, a borehole has already been identified as the first step towards establishing a reliable water source for firefighting operations. He explained that, if the initiative proves successful, the Hospital will consider developing additional boreholes at other strategic locations to support the proposed fire hydrants.
He emphasised that the Hospital was committed to taking proactive measures to minimise the risk and potential impact of fire outbreaks and would continue to work closely with the GNFS to enhance safety across the Hospital.
Dr Adam further expressed Korle Bu's readiness to pursue additional areas of collaboration with the GNFS for the mutual benefit of both institutions.
The Chief Fire Officer, Madam Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sapong, commended the strong partnership between the GNFS and the Hospital. She assured the delegation of the Service's readiness to provide the necessary assistance whenever the need arose.
She, however, appealed to the Hospital to give priority to GNFS personnel and other emergency service providers who require medical attention in the course of their official duties, particularly during emergencies.
Madam Sapong also proposed closer collaboration between the two institutions to facilitate periodic health screening for GNFS personnel as part of the Service's staff welfare programme.
The meeting provided both institutions with an opportunity to discuss other matters of mutual interest and identify further avenues for strengthening their partnership.
The Chief Fire Officer was accompanied by Deputy Chief Fire Officers and the Greater Accra Regional Fire Commander, Mr Rashid Nisawu.
Members of the Hospital's Central Management Team who accompanied the Chief Executive were the Director of Medical Affairs, Dr Frank Owusu-Sekyere; Director of Human Resources, Mr Yehuza Jawula; Director of Administration, Mr Alhassan Muniru; Director of General Services, Madam Cynthia Gyekye; Deputy Director of Supply Chain, Madam Felicity Commey; and Head of Public Relations, Mr Mustapha Salifu.
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