The inability of some patients to settle their medical bills when treated has been a huge concern for many health facilities in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi.

Major facilities like Tafo Hospital, Manhyia Government Hospital and Kumasi South Hospital have been bearing the brunt of this challenge.

The situation, according to hospital authorities affects their revenue mobilization and procurement of adequate medical supplies. "In some instances, treated and discharged patients abscond without paying their bills.

This affects the finances of the hospital.