Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has confirmed that some arrests have been made in connection with the assault of nurses and other health professionals at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge).
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the Minister said the matter is now in the hands of the police.
“I can tell you that some arrests have been made. Anybody who says otherwise is not speaking the truth and is not ready to help solve the issue,” Mr. Akandoh stressed.
When asked if the man identified as Ralph Saint Williams and his accomplices, who allegedly attacked a nurse, were among those arrested, he explained that the police must be given the space to do their work.
“We should leave the police to do their job. I won’t sit down for things to go wayward in my sector. No one is above the laws of this country,” he added.
According to him, government is fully on top of the matter and has been receiving regular briefings from the hospital.
“The system is running, and as we speak, I’m getting updates. We are on course,” he assured.
His comments follow the circulation of a viral video showing relatives of a patient physically attacking medical staff at the emergency department of Ridge Hospital, sparking public outrage and renewed concern about the safety of frontline health workers.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to government to arrest Ralph Saint Williams and his accomplices, warning that failure to act could lead to further action by the Association.
Source: Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy
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