The crisis at the Accident and Emergency Centre of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital goes beyond a lack of beds, the Korle-Bu Doctors’ Association (KODA) has stated, pointing to a weak national referral system that is overwhelming the facility. In a statement issued on March 23, 2026, KODA said the persistent overcrowding at the emergency unit is largely due to the inability of lower-level hospitals to manage cases, forcing them to refer patients to Korle-Bu as the default option.
