The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has issued a firm condemnation of the alleged assault on a midwife at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, describing the attack as an unprovoked act of violence against a health worker who was simply carrying out her professional duties.
In a statement released on Friday, June 5, the Directorate confirmed that the incident, which sparked public outrage after a video surfaced on social media, occurred when the midwife sought to enforce the facility’s visiting hours policy.
She reportedly approached a patient’s relative and informed them that visiting hours had ended and that visitors were required to leave the ward.
What began as a routine enforcement of hospital rules is alleged to have quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, resulting in the midwife being assaulted on hospital grounds.
“The staff member, a midwife, was attacked by a patient’s family member while enforcing the facility’s visiting hours policy. The attack was unprovoked,” the Directorate stated.
The Regional Health Directorate expressed outrage over the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the safety and dignity of all healthcare personnel in the region.
“We stand firmly behind the affected midwife and every member of staff across our facilities. They come to work to serve the public, and they must be able to do so without fear of physical harm,” the statement read.
Amid growing reports of hostility toward frontline health workers, the Directorate noted that healthcare professionals have increasingly called for enhanced security measures at medical facilities.
The Directorate also commended the Ghana Police Service for its swift response, noting that officers acted promptly to restore calm at the facility and apprehend the suspect.
According to the Directorate, the individual alleged to have carried out the attack was arrested shortly after the incident and is expected to appear before the court on Monday, June 8, 2026.
“The accused is scheduled to be put before the court. Violence against health workers will not be tolerated,” the statement added.
Reiterating the importance of proper grievance procedures, the Directorate reminded the public that every Ghana Health Service facility operates a Client Service Desk, as directed by the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service. These desks are tasked with receiving complaints and escalating concerns to the relevant authorities.
“Assault is not a channel for redress, and it will not be treated as one,” the Directorate emphasised. While patients and their relatives have every right to raise concerns about services received, such concerns must be addressed through established administrative channels, not aggression.
The Directorate urged the public to make use of the appropriate complaint resolution mechanisms whenever concerns arise, stressing that violence and intimidation have no place in healthcare settings.
“We remain committed to delivering quality health services to the people of the Greater Accra Region and urge all clients to use the appropriate channels and to treat our staff with the same respect with which they are received,” the statement concluded.
