The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has strongly condemned the alleged assault of a midwife at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, describing the incident as an unprovoked attack on a healthcare professional performing her official duties.
In a statement issued on Friday, June 5, the Directorate said the incident occurred after the midwife attempted to enforce the facility’s visiting hours policy. According to the statement, the healthcare worker informed a patient’s relative that visiting hours had ended and requested that visitors vacate the ward.
What began as a routine enforcement of hospital regulations reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to the alleged assault of the midwife within the hospital premises. The incident has since sparked public concern following the circulation of a video on social media.
The Directorate expressed outrage over the development and reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding healthcare workers across the region.
“The staff member was attacked by a patient’s family member while enforcing the facility’s visiting hours policy. The attack was unprovoked,” the statement said.
It stressed that healthcare professionals must be allowed to carry out their duties without fear of intimidation, harassment, or physical harm.
“We stand firmly behind the affected midwife and every member of staff across our facilities. They come to work to serve the public and must be able to do so safely,” the statement added.
Amid growing reports of hostility towards frontline health workers, the Directorate also highlighted calls from healthcare professionals for enhanced security measures at medical facilities.
The Directorate commended the Ghana Police Service for its swift intervention, noting that officers promptly restored calm and arrested the suspect. The accused is expected to appear before court on Monday, June 8, 2026.
“Violence against health workers will not be tolerated. The accused is scheduled to be put before the court,” the statement emphasised.
The Directorate further reminded the public of established channels for lodging complaints within health facilities. It noted that, under directives from the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, all Ghana Health Service facilities operate Client Service Desks to receive and address grievances.
While acknowledging the right of patients and relatives to raise concerns about services, officials stressed that such matters must be pursued through appropriate administrative procedures rather than through aggression.
“Assault is not a channel for redress, and it will not be treated as one,” the statement concluded.
The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to delivering quality healthcare services across the Greater Accra Region and urged the public to treat health workers with respect while utilising proper complaint resolution mechanisms when necessary.