Nurse Allegedly Assaulted by Patient’s Relative at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic
- A nurse at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic was allegedly assaulted by a patient's relative after enforcing visiting hours regulations
- The incident raises serious concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals in clinical environments
- Investigation ongoing as details surrounding the assault and potential arrests remain unclear
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A nurse at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic was allegedly assaulted by a relative of a patient after requesting the individual to leave the facility when visiting hours had ended.
The incident, which came to light on Thursday, June 4, 2026, reportedly happened on the hospital premises during routine enforcement of visiting regulations.
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Citi News reported that the nurse approached the patient’s relative and informed the individual that visiting hours were over and that visitors were required to leave the ward.
The situation is said to have escalated, resulting in an alleged physical assault on the healthcare worker, per a video shared by Angel FM on Facebook.
The circumstances of the incident remain unclear, and it is not immediately known whether any arrests have been made.
The alleged assault raised concerns about the safety of healthcare professionals, who often face challenging working conditions while providing care to patients.
Solomon Adjaho, a spokesperson of the Accra chapter of the Greater Accra Regional Chapter of the National Association of Registered Midwives told YEN.com.gh the aggressor has since been arrested.
"He is currently in police custody and will be in court on Monday."
When did the alleged assault occur?
In a statement issued on June 5, 2026, the Greater Accra Regional Chapter of the National Association of Registered Midwives said it had taken notice of a video circulating on social media which allegedly shows a relative of a patient physically assaulting and manhandling a midwife while she was performing her duties.
According to union, the incident occurred on June 2, 2026, and highlights the growing threat of workplace violence against healthcare workers in Ghana.
"It is unacceptable that healthcare professionals, whose primary responsibility is to save lives, should become victims of physical assault, intimidation, verbal abuse and other forms of workplace violence."
Past altercation at Greater Accra Regional Hospital
Client conduct at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital sparked concerns about the safety of health workers on duty in similar manner to this incident.
Most notably, activist Ralph St Williams courted controversy after a confrontation with a nurse at the hospital.
Ralph stormed the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in August 2025, accusing the staff of being unprofessional in their performance of their duties.
He claimed patients at the hospital were not receiving adequate care. Ralph was later accused by one of the nurses of assault, which he vehemently denied.
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The issue was investigated by a committee, which said there was no evidence supporting the nurse's claim of assault.
The nurse had claimed her shoulder was dislocated during the altercation.
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, the incident at Ridge Hospital was caused by a clear lack of understanding of emergency protocols.
Ralph sued by Ridge Hospital nurse
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Ralph St. Williams was served a writ of summons by lawyers for Rejoice Tsotso Bortei.
According to the court documents circulating on social media, Rejoice sued him for GH¢7 Million, alleging assault and defamation.
Many people weighed in on the incident, while others shared their views after analysing the trending video, and others advised her.
Source: YEN.com.gh
