THE Psychiatric Clinic at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has undergone a facelift, giving it a new outlook to enhance quality healthcare delivery.
The refurbishment, at a cost of GH¢172,331.21, would also reduce congestion at the wards.
It was handed over to the Head of Department of the Psychiatric clinic, Mr Christian Amoah, at a short but impressive ceremony.
A Board member of KATH, Mrs Joana Appiah Dwomo; the Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Baffour Awuah; Director of Pharmacy, Mrs Elizabeth Animah Appiah; Director of Administration, Mr Isaiah Offeh Gyimah, as well as the Head of Estate, Mr Fredrick Oppong, were among the dignitaries who graced the occasion.
The psychiatric clinic was closed down for almost a year to pave way for rehabilitation works by Brushwell Associates Limited.
During this period patients had to travel to Accra to receive medical care.
The clinic now boasts a 30 -bed capacity and a recovery ward that accommodates 10 patients at a time.
It also has four consulting rooms, an office for the Head of Department, a conference room and other facilities that enhance quality healthcare delivery.
In his remarks, the Chief Executive of KATH, Professor Ohene Adjei, said the refurbishment of the clinic would not only motivate medical officers to work hard but also reduce congestion.
He said “with the wards now expanded to accommodate 30 patients at a time, we hope to offer the best of services to our cherished patients to enhance healthcare delivery at the hospital”
He challenged the Head of Department and staff of the clinic to adopt a maintenance culture to enhance effective use of the equipment at the clinic.
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