GRNMA Calls for Justice After Midwife Assaulted at Community 22 Polyclinic
The Greater Accra Regional branch of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has strongly condemned the assault of a midwife at Community 22 Polyclinic, describing the incident as unfortunate and unacceptable. In a statement issued in solidarity with the affected healthcare worker, the association said the attack highlights growing concerns about the safety of nurses and midwives while performing their duties and called for swift justice in the matter. According to GRNMA, the incident involved a female patient who had undergone a caesarean section and was medically discharged on the third day after surgery. However, the patient reportedly remained at the facility because her medical bills had not yet been settled. The association explained that tensions arose on the fourth day after the operation when relatives of the patient visited the ward outside the facility’s designated visiting hours. […]