Pregnant Woman Dies Following Breakdown of Korle-Bu Maternity Elevator 

The maternity block lift of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana has broken down for a while now. Pregnant women and concerned patients have expressed their worries and concerns over the situation as it has already claimed the life of one pregnant woman.

The elevator in the maternity block of Accra’s Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana, has been out of operation for an extended period. Apprehensive pregnant women and concerned patients are voicing their worries, particularly after the unfortunate incident where the malfunction contributed to the tragic loss of a pregnant woman’s life a few months ago. 

The woman succumbed to complications during the transfer to the theater for treatment which resulted to her death, according to a reliable source cited by GNA.

“Ideally, the woman would have been transferred to the theater on a stretcher but because the lifts are not working, she was carried in a wheelchair, which led to the unfortunate incident,” the source revealed.

Installed in 2011, the Maternity Block elevator at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has experienced intermittent breakdowns over the years. However, in recent months, it has ceased to function entirely, leading to significant frustration among patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals. 

According to a reliable source, the malfunctioning lift poses a major source of frustration and risk in their workflow, emphasizing the necessity for a complete replacement to improve efficiency and safeguard the lives of pregnant women during emergencies. 

The source highlights the outdated nature of the current lift, noting that it repeatedly experiences faults shortly after being repaired.