The Minister, the Board and the CEO: Who is actually in charge?
…Separating policy direction from operational control in public institutions
Dr. Michael Kubi
On 3 June 2026, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi announced that it was temporarily halting new emergency admissions. Its emergency centre, built for 37 patients, was reported to be holding close to 100.
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