The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of elective surgeries and the temporary relocation of emergency cases due to ongoing lift issues at the surgical block.

The hospital has raised concerns about patient access to the surgical tower, which is critically affecting its ability to conduct surgeries as usual. To ensure that critical care remains unaffected, KBTH will focus exclusively on emergency cases during this period.

In a notice signed by Professor J. E. Mensah of the Surgical Department, the hospital stated, “Given the current situation, we have decided to suspend all elective surgeries until further notice. During this period, we will focus solely on emergency cases to ensure that critical care is not compromised.”

Emergency surgeries will be conducted at the Ground Floor Surgical (Neuro), Accident Centre, Pediatric, and Gynaecology theatres. Patients undergoing these procedures will be admitted to Ward G, Ward N, Ward A, and Ward B.

The hospital has also indicated that the replacement of one lift and the refurbishment of another are currently in the procurement process. KBTH assured that efforts are being made to expedite the completion of the work to minimize disruption and resume normal operations as soon as possible.