The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has announced plans to implement a medication delivery service via courier for chronic patients in 2024.
CEO Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah emphasized the challenges faced by chronic patients who have to travel to the hospital regularly for prescription refills.
Under a collaboration with Ghana Post, the hospital aims to provide refill medicines through a courier service, relieving patients of the burden of traveling for their medications at a nominal fee.
“Under an arrangement with Ghana Post too, the supply of refill medicines by courier to our chronic stable patients scattered all over the country will save people from the stress of having to travel from their homes just for their medicines at a small fee.”
The announcement was made during the 2023 thanksgiving service, staff reception, and long service awards ceremony.
KATH has undergone significant developmental projects to modernize its operations, addressing longstanding issues such as aging infrastructure and outdated operational systems.
The hospital launched the KATH Old Blocks Renovation project to refurbish blocks that have seen no major repairs since the hospital’s construction in 1954.
Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah reported that the fundraising efforts have achieved over 60% of the $10,000,000.00 target, demonstrating substantial support for the renovation initiative.
The award ceremony recognized forty-six employees across various departments, with the Child Health Directorate winning the innovation award.
Four doctors, including Dr. Obiageli and Dr. Andrew Zimbawa, received Best Staff awards, with cash prizes ranging from GH₵ 5,000.00 to GH₵ 20,000.00.
As a facility serving referrals from 12 out of 16 regions in Ghana, KATH has also introduced modern payment platforms such as MoMo and POS for convenient bill settlement and service payments.