Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged assault of a midwife at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, following the circulation of a viral video of the incident on social media, the Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has confirmed.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, when the health worker was allegedly attacked by a relative of a patient while enforcing visiting hours at the facility. In a statement issued on Friday, June 5, the Regional Health Directorate described the attack as unprovoked, noting that the midwife was performing her official duties at the time.
The Directorate strongly condemned the assault and reaffirmed its support for the affected staff member and all healthcare workers across the region, stressing the need for a safe working environment free from violence and intimidation.
It also commended the Ghana Police Service for swiftly restoring calm at the facility and arresting the suspect. The suspect is expected to be arraigned before court on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Authorities reiterated that grievances at health facilities must be channelled through designated Client Service Desks rather than through confrontation, warning that violence against health workers will not be tolerated.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) condemned the incident, describing it as an “uncultured, unacceptable, and criminal act of violence against a healthcare professional whose only duty is to provide care and support to patients and their families.”
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