The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence, accountability, and stronger global visibility following its 2025 Annual Performance Review. Leadership and stakeholders emphasised the need for the hospital to better project its achievements and reshape its public image. The event was held under the theme "Driving Excellence Through Accountability and Results."
The programme brought together key stakeholders in Ghana's health sector, including chief executives of teaching hospitals, representatives from government agencies, and senior management staff. It served as a platform to assess performance, share insights, and align strategies for improving healthcare delivery nationwide.
The Board Chairman of the hospital, Prof. Dr. Dr. (MED) Titus Beyuo emphasised that despite significant progress, public perception often reflects negative patient experiences rather than the hospital's achievements. He called for a "reset agenda" focused on improving clinical processes, enhancing patient experience, removing financial barriers to emergency care, upgrading infrastructure, and prioritizing staff welfare. He urged staff to take ownership of their roles and consistently strive for excellence in patient care.
In his welcome address, Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, highlighted a shared vision among Ghana's teaching hospitals to deliberately project and market their achievements. He acknowledged the hospital's progress but stressed the urgent need to improve public perception by telling its success stories more effectively.
In presenting the hospital's performance report, Dr. Adam outlined key milestones achieved since assuming office in May 2025. These included stabilizing oxygen supply through a public-private partnership, installing modern diagnostic equipment such as digital X-ray and dental imaging machines, and investing GHS 11.3 million in ENT services to reduce outbound medical travel.
He also announced major medical advancements, including the introduction of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) services and successful kidney transplant procedures. Additionally, the hospital is collaborating with the Ministry of Health Ghana to establish a sustainable national organ transplantation framework.
Looking ahead, Dr. Adam revealed plans to construct a 500-bed children's hospital. He also highlighted plans to introduce advanced treatments such as plasmapheresis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for critically ill patients, positioning the hospital as a leader in specialised care.
Chairing the event, Chief Executive Officer of Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Dr. Eric Kofi Ngyedu underscored the importance of accountability in healthcare leadership. He stressed that leaders must remain answerable to patients first, noting that data integrity and transparency are essential for measuring performance and guiding effective decision-making.
Solidarity messages were delivered by representatives from sister institutions, including the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Sunyani Teaching Hospital, Ho Teaching Hospital, and the 37 Military Hospital. They reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration and knowledge-sharing, emphasizing that strengthening partnerships among institutions is essential for improving healthcare delivery and advancing Ghana's health system.
As part of the review, various directorates; including Medical, Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, Administration, Human Resources, Finance, and General Services presented detailed reports on their 2025 performance. These presentations highlighted key achievements, operational challenges, measurable outcomes, and strategic priorities for 2026, with staff at all levels contributing to discussions aimed at improving service delivery and institutional effectiveness.
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