The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of elective surgeries and temporary relocation of emergency cases. According to KBTH, the suspension and relocation were necessary because there have been ongoing issues with the use of lifts at the surgical block. In a statement signed by Professor J. E. Mensah of the Surgical Department, it stated that the said issue has impeded the transfer of patients up and down the surgical tower, which is significantly impacting their ability to perform surgeries. "Given the current situation, we have decided to suspend all elective surgeries until further notice.