A heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through Accra as an accident victim succumbed to injuries after being turned away by three major hospitals in the city. The tragedy has ignited public outrage over perceived gaps in emergency medical care and hospital responsiveness.
Eyewitnesses report that the victim, critically injured in a road accident, was refused treatment repeatedly, despite the urgency of the situation. By the time any intervention could be arranged, it was too late, highlighting a disturbing failure in the emergency healthcare system.
Health advocates and citizens have condemned the incident, calling for immediate reforms to ensure that emergency care is accessible and prompt, regardless of hospital capacity or bureaucracy. Social media is ablaze with demands for accountability and justice for the deceased.
Authorities have promised an investigation into the circumstances, but for many, the tragedy underscores a stark reality: lives are still being lost due to systemic inefficiencies in Ghana’s hospitals.
