A relative of a patient who allegedly assaulted a midwife at the Community 22 Polyclinic in Tema is expected to be arraigned before court on June 8, 2026, following his arrest by the Ghana Police Service.
The case stems from an incident on June 2, 2026, during which the suspect reportedly attacked and manhandled the midwife while she was enforcing the facility’s visiting hours policy.
The alleged assault, which has sparked widespread public concern after a video of the incident circulated on social media, has renewed discussions about the safety and security of healthcare workers across the country.
Condemning the attack, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), through the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate, described the incident as an unacceptable act of violence against a healthcare professional who was carrying out her lawful duties.
“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 said in a statement.
The Directorate expressed solidarity with the victim and healthcare workers across the region, stressing that no health professional should face intimidation, abuse or physical assault while discharging their responsibilities.
“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 added.
According to the Ghana Health Service, swift intervention by the Ghana Police Service helped restore calm at the facility and led to the arrest of the suspect.
The incident has also drawn the attention of the Ministry of Health, which recently dispatched a six-member delegation, acting on the instructions of Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to visit the assaulted midwife and express the government’s support.
The delegation conveyed the ministry’s concern over the attack and assured the victim of continued government support as investigations continue.
The ministry further reiterated its commitment to protecting healthcare workers and ensuring that acts of violence against medical personnel are not tolerated.
Using the occasion to educate the public, the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate reminded patients and their relatives that concerns regarding healthcare delivery should be addressed through established complaint-resolution mechanisms rather than confrontational behaviour.
It pointed to the Client Service Desks available in health facilities nationwide as the appropriate channels for lodging complaints and resolving grievances.
“Per the directive of the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, all grievances must be channelled to the Client Service Desk, which is present in every Ghana Health Service facility,” the statement explained.
Health sector observers say the incident highlights the growing vulnerability of healthcare workers, who often operate under demanding conditions while serving large numbers of patients.
Medical practitioners have repeatedly warned that violence against healthcare workers affects staff morale, disrupts healthcare delivery and can ultimately compromise patient care.
The Community 22 incident has therefore renewed calls for stricter enforcement of laws protecting healthcare workers, improved security at health facilities and increased public education on patient-health worker relations.
Despite the unfortunate incident, the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality healthcare services and urged the public to treat healthcare workers with dignity and respect.
“Violence against health workers will not be tolerated,” the statement stressed.
Man detained for attacking midwife at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic
