The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced a temporary suspension of its cold room services as the facility undergoes refurbishment to improve service delivery.
In a statement released by hospital management, the public, particularly bereaved families, has been informed that during the refurbishment period, the mortuary will not accept fresh bodies or Brought-in-Dead (BID) cases. However, this restriction does not apply to cases originating from the hospital itself.
The refurbishment is expected to last six weeks, during which families with deceased relatives who have been in the mortuary for three to six weeks or longer are urged to arrange for immediate burial or transfer to alternative facilities.
The hospital management has apologized for any inconvenience caused and expressed appreciation for the public’s cooperation as they work to enhance services.
Below is the full statement from the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital:
The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital wishes to inform the general public, especially bereaved families, that the hospital is undertaking a refurbishment of its cold room facilities to improve service delivery.
As a result, we regret to announce that we will be unable to accept fresh bodies or Brought-in-Dead (BID) cases during this period. However, this restriction does not apply to cases originating from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The refurbishment is expected to be completed within six weeks. Therefore, we kindly urge bereaved families with deceased relatives who have been in the mortuary for three to six weeks or longer to make immediate arrangements for burial or transfer to alternative facilities.
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation as we work to enhance our services.”
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Deborah Amuzu
