Mzbel insists she spoke out after losing her sister under 'circumstances no family should endure'
Ghanaian musician Mzbel has responded to a statement issued by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital following allegations she made concerning the death of her sister, Laila.
The musician, in an Instagram post on July 8, 2026, acknowledged the hospital’s condolences to her family but maintained that her concerns were based on the experience her sister and family allegedly went through while seeking emergency medical care.
According to Mzbel, her sister was initially taken to Ussher Clinic, where she received medical attention before being referred to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further emergency treatment.
She explained that upon arrival at Korle Bu, the family was informed that there were no beds available, resulting in her sister remaining without admission until she passed away the following day.
“Laila was first rushed to Ussher Clinic in Accra Jamestown, where the medical team attended to her and referred her to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further emergency care.
“Upon arrival at Korle Bu, the family was informed that there were no beds available. She remained on the floor from the afternoon they arrived until the following afternoon, when she sadly passed away,” she said.
Korle Bu calls on Mzbel to provide details after relative allegedly died over 'no bed'
Mzbel said it was the circumstances surrounding her sister’s final moments that compelled her to speak publicly, stressing that her intention was not to attack the hospital or damage its reputation.
“My intention has never been to attack any institution or damage anyone’s reputation. I spoke because I lost my sister under circumstances that no family should ever have to endure,” she said.
The musician further detailed the experience she claims her sister and niece encountered at the hospital, stating that her sister was allegedly not provided with a hospital bed despite being in severe pain.
According to Mzbel, her sister was given a plastic chair to sit on after the family was informed that there were no beds available. However, due to her condition, she was unable to remain seated and eventually had to lie on the tiled floor.
She added that her sister’s daughter was given prescriptions to purchase medication, which she did, and was also instructed to pay for blood.
Mzbel claimed that despite the family fulfilling these requirements, her sister was still not provided with a bed and remained on the floor until her death.
The musician also alleged that after her sister passed away, additional payments were demanded from the family, including mortuary charges.
She further claimed that the medications and blood purchased for her sister were retained by the hospital after her death, with no refund provided to the family.
Mzbel stressed that her concerns extend beyond her personal loss, arguing that the situation reflects broader challenges within Ghana’s healthcare system.
“This is bigger than sister Laila,” she stated, explaining that she had received several messages from Ghanaians who shared similar experiences at public hospitals.
According to her, many people have remained silent about such challenges because they lack the platform to raise awareness.
“For years, countless Ghanaians have shared heartbreaking stories of arriving at public hospitals only to be told there are no beds available. Many families have suffered in silence because they have no platform to be heard,” she said.
She argued that the issue is not only about whether a bed was available on the day her sister arrived at Korle Bu but about the wider concern of how patients are treated within the healthcare system.
Mzbel also raised concerns about public perception that influential or well-connected individuals sometimes receive faster access to healthcare services compared to ordinary citizens.
“Many people believe that if you are influential, wealthy, or politically connected, a bed somehow becomes available. Meanwhile, ordinary Ghanaians are often left waiting for hours in pain, sometimes with tragic consequences,” she added.
While acknowledging Korle Bu’s right to investigate the matter, Mzbel said an inquiry cannot reverse the loss suffered by her family.
She noted that no investigation would erase the trauma experienced by her sister’s children and relatives following the death.
Mzbel said her appeal is not for special treatment for her family but for improvements in Ghana’s healthcare system.
“My appeal is not for special treatment for my family. My appeal is for meaningful change. Every Ghanaian deserves timely, dignified, and compassionate healthcare,” she stated.
Copyright © 1994 - 2026 GhanaWeb. All rights reserved.
