A somber atmosphere hangs over Accra Newtown this morning as emergency teams begin winding down rescue operations following the deadly collapse of a four-storey building on Sunday evening.

The Board Chair of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Titus Beyuo, has firmly denied claims that beds were donated to the facility by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, following a viral video that sparked public concern about patient care.

The Ministry of Health has dropped a bombshell that will bring immediate relief to millions: Free Primary Healthcare will officially begin nationwide on April 15, 2026.

He explained that the hospital’s strategic and unique position within the healthcare system makes it an indispensable referral centre, but at the same time places immense and growing pressure on its resources, personnel, and infrastructure. According to him, the facility serves not only the Ashanti Region but also a vast catchment area that spans several neighbouring regions, making it a critical hub for specialised and advanced medical care. Patients who cannot be treated at district and regional hospitals are routinely transferred there, often arriving in critical condition and requiring immediate attention.

A medical expert has cautioned the public against the misuse of herbal medicines, warning that while such practices can contribute to kidney damage, they are not the primary cause of kidney disease.

The Korle-Bu Doctors’ Association (KODA) has stated that the ongoing crisis at the Accident and Emergency Centre of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital is not only due to a shortage of beds, but also reflects broader weaknesses in Ghana’s healthcare system—particularly the national referral process.

The Minority in Parliament has rejected claims by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh that the government paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to settle outstanding debts to health service providers. The Minister made the statement on Monday, March 9, in response to a question from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

Jehovah’s Witnesses have revised their policy on blood transfusions to allow members to have their own blood removed, stored, and reinfused during medical procedures. This change enables members to receive transfusions of their own blood, such as during planned surgeries, while continuing to prohibit transfusions of blood from other donors.

While the world’s attention is often gripped by sudden outbreaks, a much older enemy is quietly gaining ground in Ghana. New data from the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) reveals a chilling gap in our healthcare system: every year, nearly 20,000 Ghanaians contract Tuberculosis (TB) but are never officially diagnosed.