The Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), Dr. Adam Atiku, has been dismissed by President John Dramani Mahama following allegations of negligence linked to the recent death of a patient at the facility’s Accident and Emergency Ward.
This high-profile removal comes in the wake of widespread concerns about poor healthcare delivery at the Northern Region’s premier referral hospital. Multiple reports point to a dire situation, with critical medical equipment lying idle and basic services disrupted—raising questions about management accountability and system-wide inefficiencies.
Health Minister’s Surprise Visit Reveals Rot
During an unannounced visit to the hospital on Tuesday, April 22, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh expressed shock over the number of non-functional machines, despite evidence of payments made to suppliers.
“I am deeply concerned that we are paying for medical equipment, yet they are sitting here unused. This is unacceptable,” he said during the inspection.
The Minister also acknowledged the ongoing water crisis in Tamale, which he said is compounding the hospital’s challenges and stifling healthcare delivery across the region.
Urgent Reforms Promised
Mr. Akandoh assured residents that the Ministry of Health is working with hospital management to prioritize interventions that will restore efficiency and rebuild public trust.
“I can’t solve this alone. We are thinking through the solutions together. Everyone should remain calm and continue using the hospital’s services,” he urged, promising significant improvements in the coming weeks.
Dr. Atiku’s dismissal is seen as a signal of government’s readiness to hold public officials accountable, particularly in the sensitive health sector where lapses can cost lives.
