Patients with kidney conditions receiving treatment at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental organizations for help in acquiring additional dialysis machines and supplies for the facility.
The outpatient department of the renal unit had to shut down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, leading to the tragic loss of 19 lives. Although the department has been reopened, it continues to face logistical challenges.
Baffuor Kojo Ahenkorah, the president of the association, highlighted the primary issues faced by the Korle Bu Renal Unit, citing malfunctioning dialysis machines and a shortage of supplies as major contributors to the strain on renal facilities.
He stated, “Now, all the pressure is concentrated in the cabin, including both ward cases and outpatient department (OPD). If we had additional machines here, it could alleviate the strain. Currently, we are in the process of reaching out to various organizations, and we plan to submit requests for assistance with more machines.”
