'You chose to be a doctor, do the work with passion' – Hopeson Adorye

A leading member of the United Party (UP), Hopeson Adorye, has used the debate surrounding the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to raise broader concerns about patient care in Ghana's public health facilities.

Speaking on Joy News, Adorye argued that some healthcare workers fail to demonstrate the urgency and commitment expected in emergency situations.

"You chose to be a doctor, a nurse, a midwife, and all that. Do the work with some kind of passion," he said.

Adorye contrasted emergency responses in some other countries with experiences many Ghanaians encounter when seeking treatment at local health facilities.

"You get to the hospital and the nurse will be sitting down. You rush to them and say there is an emergency. They will not even look," he stated.

He said improving healthcare outcomes requires not only investment in infrastructure and equipment but also changes in workplace attitudes and service delivery.

According to him, public servants in the health sector must recognise the responsibilities that come with their profession and demonstrate greater commitment to patient care.

"We are begging them. Do it with passion," Adorye said.

His comments come days after the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, instructed the Board of KATH to suspend the hospital's CEO, Dr Baidoo, for two weeks with immediate effect.

The directive, contained in a letter dated June 5, 2026, stated that the CEO's decision to announce a temporary suspension of emergency admissions at the hospital was inconsistent with instructions issued by President John Dramani Mahama regarding the management of the situation at the facility.

The suspension has since sparked public debate over healthcare administration, accountability, and the quality of service delivery in the country's public health institutions.