The renal unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital is expected to resume services to patients on November 6, 2023, unless unforeseen issues arise.Per reports this decision was reached during a meeting held on Friday, November 3, 2023. The meeting concluded unanimously that the facility should begin admitting outpatients starting today, following several months of closure.

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The renal unit ceased outpatient services on May 22, 2023, prompting patients to seek dialysis treatment at alternative locations, often in private hospitals or facilities. A partial reopening of the unit occurred on September 27, and it was accompanied by a price hike for dialysis sessions, raising concerns. However, this price increase was subsequently revoked due to public outcry, and the unit remained closed to outpatients.

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In response to the situation, the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, instructed the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to promptly reopen the renal unit.

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