KATH Emergency Unit: Beds Overflowing, Patients Treated Outside

KATH Emergency Unit Overflow: Patients Treated Outside Amidst Bed Shortage Kumasi, Ghana – A disturbing scene unfolded at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana, on June 9th, 2025. A video released by JoyNews shows the hospital's emergency unit completely devoid of beds, with patients and medical equipment moved outside. The footage raises serious questions about the hospital's capacity and the availability of healthcare resources. The video, lasting only 23 seconds, captures numerous hospital beds lined up outside the building. A hospital worker is seen moving additional beds, adding to the visual impact of the shortage. The lack of available beds inside the emergency unit is stark. One eyewitness, a woman waiting outside the hospital, stated, "It's heartbreaking to see patients treated like this. There's no room inside." The video does not provide the exact cause for the bed shortage. However, it highlights a critical issue within the healthcare system. The situation at KATH underscores the need for an urgent assessment of the hospital's resources and a comprehensive plan to address the apparent capacity limitations. Further investigation is needed to determine the root causes of this crisis and to implement effective solutions to ensure adequate healthcare for all patients.