The Ministry of Health has denied reports suggesting tensions with the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) over the findings of its investigative committee into the alleged assault incident at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital on August 17, 2025.
Speaking to ABC News GH on Thursday, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Tony Goodman, clarified that “there is no misunderstanding between the Ministry of Health and GRNMA.”
His assurance follows the Association’s challenge to the committee’s report, claiming it failed to consider the input of the doctor who first treated the alleged victim.
The Ministry’s investigative committee concluded that there was no delay in attending to the accident victim at the Ridge Hospital, although treatment was slowed by the breakdown of critical imaging equipment, forcing tests to be done outside the facility.
The report also found no evidence of physical assault despite a heated verbal altercation between Ralph St. Williams, other riders, and hospital staff.
Security at the Emergency Department was described as “grossly inadequate,” with only one guard per shift, while staff shortages and bed occupancy at nearly 100% had overstretched operations.
The committee further noted that Mr. St. Williams denied physically attacking staff, insisting his recordings were to expose systemic challenges.
It recommended urgent reforms, including restoring imaging services, recruiting more health professionals, increasing security and CCTV coverage, and strengthening emergency care nationwide.
