The authorities of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Tuesday said admission to the Accidents Centre had been suspended for the next 48 hours.

A statement signed by Mr. Mustapha Salifu, Public Relations Officer of the Hospital, said the measure had become necessary in order to allow the Centre to decongest.

It said resumption of admissions would begin on May 1. The statement said patients who required emergency medical care should visit other health facilities in their communities while those with minor conditions can visit the Centre for treatment and discharge on the same day.