Atonsu Agogo hospital maternity unit in crisis as life-saving baby equipment breaks down
Atonsu Agogo Government Hospital's Maternity Block Unit (MBU) is facing a critical crisis following the breakdown of its only long-serving radiant warmer three weeks ago in Kumasi. According to the facility's in-charge, Dr Rita Fosu Yeboah, "We receive numerous referrals and record a high number of maternity cases, being the second-largest hospital in the region. However, we are confronted with several challenges, including inadequate radiant warmers and limited space. We are appealing to philanthropists, NGOs, and the government to come to our aid because the situation is dire."
The situation has compelled health workers to place more than three preterm babies under a single radiant warmer. The challenges came to light during a donation exercise by Kumasi Hospital in collaboration with Quality Foam, who presented fifteen mattresses and a cash donation to the hospital's maternity block. The Chief Executive Officer of Kumasi Hospital, Dr Samuel Krong Asante, called on authorities to prioritize the development of the Atonsu Agogo Government Hospital, noting its critical role in serving a large population. Anis Anthony Jawhary, the CEO of Quality Foam, also expressed concern over the general state of healthcare facilities in Ghana.
Dr. Samuel Krong Asante stated, "We donated mattresses to address the issue of worn-out bedding in the unit and provided some financial support to assist operations. However, this is not enough. We intend to return with further assistance, and we urge other organizations to also come to their aid." The Atonsu Agogo Government Hospital records over 500 maternity cases regularly.
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The Atonsu Agogo Government Hospital's maternity unit is in dire straits as critical equipment fails. The situation is endangering vulnerable newborns- and putting a strain on the facility's ability to provide adequate care.
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