Tight security for health facilities after Ridge Hospital 'attack'

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that his Ministry is in discussions with the Ghana Police Service to provide security at public health facilities nationwide, citinewsroom.com reports.

This development follows an alleged attack on health workers at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, by a group reportedly led by activist Ralph Saint Williams.

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According to the minister, enhanced security has become essential to safeguard both healthcare personnel and patients.

He added that the initiative will be implemented in collaboration with District Chief Executives (DCEs), district health directors, and the police to ensure swift security response when needed.

“We will have an arrangement with the police going forward. When incidents like this happen, they shape government policy direction. I am now reflecting not only on Ridge Hospital but also on extending security to other health facilities,” citinewsroom.com quoted him as saying in an interview with Accra-based TV3.

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