6 d. ago Chief Justice suspension: Committee adjourns hearing of 2nd petition against Torkornoo

The Article 146 Committee of Inquiry has adjourned proceedings on the second petition seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, following a joint request by both the petitioner and the Chief Justice. The Committee, which is investigating three separate petitions submitted to President John Mahama in March this year, announced that it had intended […]

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8 d. ago Ridge Hospital assault: Health workers given ‘raw deal’ – Greater Accra GRNMA Chairman

The Greater Accra Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jefferson Asare, has strongly criticised the committee report on the alleged assault of a nurse at the Ridge Hospital Trauma Centre, describing it as “a raw deal” for health workers. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Asare said both the Health Ministry and […]

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1 week ago Full report: Ridge assault investigative committee submits findings to health minister

The Ridge Assault Investigative Committee has handed over its report to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh concerning the incident that occurred on 17th August, 2025 at the Emergency Department of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH).

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1 week ago Nurse assault probe clears claims of serious injury at Ridge Hospital

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nurse-assault-probe-clears-claims-of-serious-injury-at-ridge-hospital/Government investigators examining violence at Ridge Hospital have dismissed reports of severe physical injuries to a nurse attacked during a chaotic emergency room confrontation, though medical teams confirmed she received treatment for pain and trauma following the incident. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh received the official findings Wednesday from committee chairman Dr Lawrence Ofori-Boadu, whose […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nurse-assault-probe-clears-claims-of-serious-injury-at-ridge-hospital/

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1 week ago 6 major highlights as Ridge Hospital assault probe exposes staff shortages, faulty equipment, others

The Ministry of Health’s investigative committee has released its findings on the alleged assault incident at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) on August 17, 2025.

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1 week ago Committee urges stronger security measures at Ridge Hospital after emergency department incident

The investigative committee set up to probe last month’s altercation at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) has called for urgent measures to strengthen security at the facility’s Emergency Department (ED). The committee, which presented its findings to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said inadequate security played a key role in escalating tensions during […]

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1 week ago Nurse in Ridge Hospital assault saga suffered no fracture or shoulder dislocation – Probe reveals

The committee tasked to probe the recent assault at Ridge Hospital has concluded that there is no medical evidence to support claims that Rejoice Tsotso Bortei, a rotation nurse at the facility, sustained a shoulder dislocation during the incident. The committee presented the findings to the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on Wednesday, August 27. […]

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1 week ago Ridge Hospital assault probe committee set to present report today

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the committee established to investigate the alleged assault on health workers at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) will submit its report today, Monday, August 25.

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