• Latest
  • Trending
Lost in the System: Navigating Healthcare Bureaucracy in Ghana

Lost in the System: Navigating Healthcare Bureaucracy in Ghana

May 30, 2024
Parliament's Health Committee to engage striking nurses today, June 12

Parliament’s Health Committee to engage striking nurses today, June 12

June 12, 2025
BREAKING: London bound Air India plane crashes in Indian's Ahmedabad

BREAKING: London-bound Air India plane crashes in Indian’s Ahmedabad

June 12, 2025
Ghana secures 0% tariff on exports to China

Ghana secures 0% tariff on exports to China

June 12, 2025
Prempeh I International Airport runway extension project to be completed in 2025 – Transport Minister

Prempeh I International Airport runway extension project to be completed in 2025 – Transport Minister

June 12, 2025
"Bloggers death heartbreaking and unacceptable" - Ruto sympathizes with blogger's family

“Bloggers death heartbreaking and unacceptable” – Ruto sympathizes with blogger’s family

June 12, 2025
Ghana Ranks 8th Among Africa’s Top 10 Manufacturing Countries; 1D1F Initiative Earns Praise

Ghana Ranks 8th Among Africa’s Top 10 Manufacturing Countries; 1D1F Initiative Earns Praise

June 12, 2025
Opoku Saana

Opoku Sanaa Wins Instrumentalist of the Year at TGMA26

June 12, 2025
Speaker Bagbin addresses chaos witnessed in Parliament on Tuesday

Speaker Bagbin addresses chaos witnessed in Parliament on Tuesday

June 11, 2025
Dr. Ayew Afriyie Urges NPP Leadership to Release 2024 Election Defeat Report

Dr. Ayew Afriyie Urges NPP Leadership to Release 2024 Election Defeat Report

June 11, 2025
At least seven dead in South Africa following powerful winter storm

At least seven dead in South Africa following powerful winter storm

June 11, 2025
Government plans to regulate, train, and support scrap business - GIISDEC Deputy CEO

Government plans to regulate, train, and support scrap business – GIISDEC Deputy CEO

June 11, 2025
Retired Nurses Not the Answer – GRNMA Fires Back at Gov’t"

Retired Nurses Not the Answer – GRNMA Fires Back at Gov’t

June 11, 2025
Happy Ghana
Advertisement
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live
No Result
View All Result
Happy Ghana
No Result
View All Result
Home Feature

Lost in the System: Navigating Healthcare Bureaucracy in Ghana

in Feature
Lost in the System: Navigating Healthcare Bureaucracy in Ghana
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

By: Bridget Mensah

Ghana’s healthcare system is a complex maze, where patients often find themselves lost in a sea of paperwork, long queues, and inefficient processes. However, amidst the chaos, there are glimmers of hope. Okomfo Anokye Hospital’s emergency unit stands out as a shining example of effective management and technology integration.

Upon arrival, patients are assigned a color code – yellow, orange, or red – based on the severity of their condition, ensuring priority treatment. The hospital’s networked system allows for seamless communication and access to patient records, lab results, and medical history. Doctors from various departments can collaborate and provide comprehensive care, involving patients and relatives in the decision-making process.

In contrast, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s bureaucratic hurdles often leave patients frustrated and disconnected from their care. Long queues, missing folders, and disjointed communication between departments are common complaints. Furthermore, corruption and illegal payments to hospital staff hinder the system’s efficiency and transparency.

To combat these issues, policies like direct bank payments have been introduced, but more stringent measures are needed to curb corruption and ensure accountability. Okomfo Anokye Hospital’s model serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that with effective management, technology, and patient-centered care, Ghana’s healthcare system can be transformed.

Challenges in the Healthcare System:

  • Long queues and wait times
  • Missing patient folders and records
  • Disjointed communication between departments
  • Corruption and illegal payments
  • Inefficient processes and bureaucracy
  • Limited access to specialized care
  • High cost of healthcare services

Success Stories:

  • Okomfo Anokye Hospital’s emergency unit
  • Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’s (KATH) digital health platform
  • Ghana Health Service’s (GHS) efforts to improve primary healthcare
  • Private sector investments in healthcare infrastructure

Solutions:

  • Implementing technology integration and digital health platforms
  • Strengthening policies and laws to combat corruption
  • Increasing transparency and accountability
  • Improving communication and collaboration between departments
  • Investing in healthcare infrastructure and human resources
  • Promoting patient-centered care and advocacy

By highlighting the challenges, success stories, and solutions, we can work towards transforming Ghana’s healthcare system into a more efficient, patient-centered, and corruption-free system.

Subscribe to receive notification everytime a new post is published. We promise to be discrete.

Unsubscribe
Previous Post

Media granted unrestricted access to broadcast Anti-LGBTQ+ bill court proceedings

Next Post

Dumelo denies assult allegations, urges public to ignore misleading propaganda

Next Post
I will be declared the next Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency - John Dumelo

Dumelo denies assult allegations, urges public to ignore misleading propaganda

Search

No Result
View All Result

Listen Live

BBC Match of the Day Africa

Happy Ghana

Recent News

  • Parliament’s Health Committee to engage striking nurses today, June 12
  • BREAKING: London-bound Air India plane crashes in Indian’s Ahmedabad
  • Ghana secures 0% tariff on exports to China
  • About
  • advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Happy FM – Powered by Ghana’s leading radio network. Designed with passion by Global Media Alliance.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live

© 2025 Happy FM – Powered by Ghana’s leading radio network. Designed with passion by Global Media Alliance.