Audio By Carbonatix The Kenyasi Government Hospital in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo region is calling for urgent intervention to address critical infrastructure and equipment deficits. Despite being recently adjudged the Best Performing Hospital for 2025 at the Ahafo Regional Annual Health Performance Review, the facility continues to struggle with security and space constraints that threaten its high standards of healthcare delivery. The hospital’s management highlighted that its recent accolades, including being named the third-best institution during the 2024 peer review and monitoring exercise, demonstrate a commitment to excellence. However, Specialist Pharmacist Dr. Patrick Appiah Larbi informed journalists on Thursday that the lack of a perimeter wall has left the facility vulnerable. He noted that stray animals and unauthorised individuals frequently enter the premises, disrupting medical services and posing a direct threat to the safety of patients, staff, and expensive medical equipment. Infrastructure needs extend beyond security, as the hospital currently operates without a dedicated administration block. Dr. Appiah Larbi emphasised that the absence of administrative space is significantly impeding official duties and overall operational efficiency. Furthermore, the facility’s maternity ward is facing a crisis of congestion. With monthly deliveries surging from 18 to 60, the current six-bed capacity is no longer sufficient. Management is urgently seeking an expansion to a 40-bed capacity to accommodate the growing needs of the population. Staffing and equipment shortages also remain a major hurdle for the award-winning facility. A significant portion of the hospital’s internally generated revenue is currently diverted to hiring temporary staff due to a lack of permanent allied health professionals. Management is urging the government to grant financial clearance for the recruitment of permanent personnel. Additionally, the hospital is soliciting support from individuals, groups, and health-oriented NGOs for modern medical equipment to help sustain and improve the quality of care provided to the people of the Asutifi North District and beyond. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Health Kenyasi DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story North East Regional Minister highlights major development gains at maiden Government Accountability Series MoH sets up technical committee to resolve KBTH laboratory dispute Dr Joshua Zaato says “No Bed Syndrome” is becoming an excuse for health system failures Carbon dioxide levels in some hospital wards are above acceptable limits – Prof. Amankwaa World Bank launches strategy to transform West, Central Africa’s health systems Korle Bu doctors suspend industrial action after management intervention A new science-policy platform launches to strengthen food systems, improve diets and health in Africa Don’t store bread beyond four days – Baker advises consumers STOP NCD expands ‘NCD-CareNet’ intervention, pilots ‘Nutribot’ to combat NCDs NIHR Symposium 2026: Researchers meet in Ghana for sustainable solutions as NCDs surge worldwide Latest Stories Kenyasi Government Hospital faces infrastructure and equipment challenges despite top performance rankings52 minutes Energy ministry sets up control and command centre to improve response time to power challenges53 minutes North East Regional Minister highlights major development gains at maiden Government Accountability Series1 hour Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire1 hour Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’1 hour Oppong Nkrumah named chair of NPP policy committee amid party reorganisation1 hour GSE equity market records 72% return in April 2026, SIC led pack of 10 gainers1 hour US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory1 hour Nalerigu High Court halts NPP elections in Bunkpurugu constituency1 hour Davido announces break from music1 hour Ethiopian woman’s joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby2 hours Fitch upgrades Ghana’s credit rating amid global uncertainty, economic turbulence2 hours International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools2 hours The companies making billions from the Iran war2 hours Alexander-Arnold omission ‘mind-boggling’ to Rooney2 hours