Better coordination can end 'no-bed syndrome' - Deputy Health Minister
Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Deputy Minister of Health, appeared before Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, stating that the "no-bed syndrome" is due to ineffective management and coordination, not inadequate infrastructure. She said, "If we have more beds, why are we having no-bed syndrome? I believe the occupancy rate is 60%. So with 100 beds in a hospital, 60 of them are occupied; 40 are open. So now why does somebody come and have a no-bed syndrome?"
Current data available to the Ministry of Health indicates hospital bed occupancy nationwide is about 60%. The recurring challenge of patients being turned away is largely due to the absence of a centralised system providing real-time information on bed availability. Establishing an integrated bed management system would enable ambulance services and emergency response teams to identify available beds instantly and transport patients directly to facilities with required capacity. Such a system should provide up-to-date information on specialised units, including intensive care, maternity, and orthopaedic wards, to improve emergency referrals and reduce delays in accessing treatment.
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Ghana's Deputy Health Minister, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, addressed Parliament's Economy and Development Committee regarding the persistent 'no-bed
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