Shocking Images of Dilapidated Korle Bu Surgical Block Evoke Public Outcry
Shocking images of the deteriorating surgical block at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have surfaced on social media, sparking widespread outrage and calls for urgent action. The photos depict a facility in dire need of renovation and maintenance, raising questions about healthcare infrastructure priorities in Ghana.
Ghanaians have taken to social media to share their dismay over the state of the surgical block, with many expressing their frustration that such a critical healthcare facility has been allowed to deteriorate to this extent. The images show crumbling walls, leaking ceilings, and outdated equipment, painting a grim picture of the hospital’s conditions.
One Twitter user lamented, “This is the state of the surgical block of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. This is actually very sad. Oman Ghana paaa nie? Ghanafuor, let’s get ready for the September Demonstration!”
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Another tweet highlighted the paradox between healthcare infrastructure and other national priorities: “This is the state of the surgical block of Korle Bu teaching hospital, but we want to build a national cathedral.”
The deterioration of the surgical block has raised concerns about the state of healthcare infrastructure in Ghana and the allocation of resources. Some citizens are questioning why critical healthcare facilities like Korle Bu have not received the attention and funding they desperately need.
In response to the public outcry, there have been calls for swift action to address the issues plaguing the surgical block. Many are urging the government and relevant authorities to prioritize healthcare infrastructure and allocate resources to renovate and upgrade medical facilities.
