Kwame Sefa Kayi, the host of the morning show on Peace FM, has voiced strong concerns regarding the dire state of the Renal Unit at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH). The prominent radio personality directed a message to Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu, suggesting that if his orders to reopen the unit were consistently ignored, he should consider stepping down from his position.
Sefa Kayi emphasized the severity of the situation, revealing that the Renal Unit is burdened with a substantial debt, reported to be around four million cedis, leading to its temporary closure. Tragically, this closure allegedly resulted in over 10 deaths between May and the present.
“Tell Kwaku Agyemang Manu that if he cannot continue, he should quit. That the Renal Unit of Korle Bu is indebted to the tune of four million (be it cedis or dollars or pounds) to be shut down leading to over 10 deaths between May and now.
“That he orders reopening of the center but it is not obeyed, as a commander leading troops, if your orders are being disobeyed, it is a sign that your authority is lost… it has been months, people have died and he is still at post,” Sefa Kayi said.
During the morning show, Sefa Kayi conveyed his message through Nana Akomea, Managing Director of the state-owned STC and a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Akomea, who was a panelist on the show, expressed his own distress about the challenges faced by the facility and pledged to transmit the message directly to the Health Minister.
The financial issues plaguing the Renal Unit came into public attention weeks ago, causing significant distress for dialysis patients. Following a social media backlash, the government reportedly released the required funds last week, addressing the immediate financial concerns of the Renal Unit.
As the situation unfolds, the plea for the Health Minister’s resignation underscores the gravity of the challenges faced by the Renal Unit at KBTH and the urgency for a resolution to prevent further harm to patients.