The Bank of Ghana's health facility, Bank Hospital, has met stern criticism by social media users over their services said to come at alleged exorbitant prices.

In a post shared by @StatsGH, the hospital was accused of charging an amount of GHS20,000 for a caesarean section - a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through an incision made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.

The Independent Ghana is currently unable to verify this claim but several individuals have reacted to the matter and are concerned.

Some users noted that they did not need confirmation as the status of the facility speaks volume. Bank Hospital is located at Cantonment and according to some, such an area is known to be for the elite.

Others noted that it is not out of place for the hospital to charge above the average as it provides patients the best services and top-notch professionals.

"The location should tell you that, jokes aside it's one of the best facilities in the area besides Euracare," a user indicated.

But some social media users noted that despite the healthcare provided, such an amount is expensive.

Per reports, the average cost of caesarean section ranges from GHS2,500 – GHS5,000.

In July 2021, the Bank Hospital was opened to the public, with a pledge to provide quality service for clients, in line with best practices.

Constructed by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) at a cost of €80 million, the 65-bed facility, which is located at Cantonments in Accra, comes with a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, general wards and exclusive executive suites, a paediatric ward, maternity and nursery and neonatal intensive care units.