A nurse at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic was allegedly assaulted by a relative of a patient after asking the individual to leave the facility when visiting hours had ended.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, June 4 2026, during routine enforcement of hospital visiting rules at the health facility.
According to preliminary accounts, the nurse informed the visitor that visiting hours were over and requested compliance with ward regulations. The situation is said to have escalated shortly afterwards, resulting in the alleged assault.
It is not yet clear what triggered the confrontation, and authorities have not confirmed whether any arrests have been made.
The incident has raised renewed concerns about the safety of healthcare workers, who continue to face security challenges while carrying out their duties in public health facilities.
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