By Samira Larbie
Accra, Feb. 22, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has condemned recent attacks on its personnel, describing the incidents as deeply concerning and unacceptable.
A statement signed by Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the Director-General, GHS, copied to the Ghana News Agency on Sunday, said the Service had, in recent times, witnessed incidents involving aggression against members of staff while they were carrying out their normal professional duties.
An example was the unprovoked attack on nurses on duty at the Emergency Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital).
Also is the attack by a patient’s relative on a security man on duty at the same hospital, who passed out instantly.
The security man, reports say, was trying to stop the “attacker” who wanted to visit a patient after visiting hours.
The statement said the GHS, as an institution committed to delivering the highest standard of care and service to clients and patients, mutual respect remained fundamental to its operations.
“While we will continue to strive to provide excellent care and service at all times, we equally expect that our staff will be treated with dignity and respect,” it said.
The GHS said it stood firmly with its dedicated and hardworking staff who continued to discharge their duties professionally despite the challenges.
It stressed that it would not condone any act that compromised the safety, well-being, or ability of its personnel to perform their duties effectively, and strongly condemned all forms of aggression, intimidation, or violence directed at them.
It reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment within its facilities for both staff and patients.
The GHS added that it would continue to collaborate closely with relevant security agencies to strengthen protective measures and ensure that its facilities remained safe at all times.
“The safety of our team and those we serve remains our highest priority as a Service,” it added.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe