{
  "id": 19361063,
  "title": "Korle Bu Main 24-Hour Pharmacy to undergo eight-week renovation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/korle-bu-main-24-hour-pharmacy-to-undergo-eight-week-renovation",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-10T16:14:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/korle-bu-main-24-hour-pharmacy-to-undergo-eight-week-renovation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has transferred its Main 24-Hour Pharmacy to Allencasa Enterprise for a renovation project that is set to last eight weeks. The decision comes after the hospital's management, led by Director of General Services Ms Cynthia Gyakye, officially transferred ownership of the facility to the contractor. The renovation plans include reroofing, installing new shelving, refurbishing offices, and reconstructing other key areas of the pharmacy.\n\nAllencasa Enterprise will manage the project under the guidance of Project Manager Mr Kwesi Bush. To ensure smooth operations, a liaison officer will act as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the Pharmacy Directorate. Furthermore, the contractor has been instructed to have all workers wear identification badges and use appropriate personal protective equipment during the renovation period.\n\nHospital management has urged the contractor to schedule noisy activities, such as drilling, carefully to minimize disruption to the hospital's sensitive environment. The Main 24-Hour Pharmacy plays a crucial role in the Pharmacy Directorate's operations, and the hospital expects the renovation to be completed without hindering the delivery of essential pharmaceutical services.\n\nThe Pharmacy Directorate has agreed to collaborate with the contractor by providing necessary information and keeping the hospital updated on the project's progress. The management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is confident that the renovation will enhance the pharmacy's functionality and create a more comfortable working environment for both staff and clients.",
  "summary": "The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has handed over its Main 24-Hour Pharmacy to Allencasa Enterprise for renovation works expected to be completed within eight weeks. The project, which is scheduled to commence this week, is aimed at improving the facility’s infrastructure and creating a more conducive environment for staff and clients who depend on […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}