The Ministry of Health (MoH) has welcomed the conviction of a man who assaulted a midwife at the Community 22 Polyclinic in Tema, describing the court’s ruling as a strong statement against violence towards health workers.
In a press release issued on June 10, the Ministry expressed support for the judgment handed down by the Community 22 District Court against Desmond Bosomtwe, who was found guilty of assaulting senior staff midwife Priscilla Addo.
The court fined Bosomtwe 100 penalty units, equivalent to GHS1,200, ordered him to pay GHS5,000 in compensation to the victim, and barred him from visiting the health facility for 12 months. He was also required to sign a bond of good behaviour.
The Ministry said the ruling underscores the importance of protecting healthcare workers from abuse and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of health personnel.
“The Ministry firmly supports the conviction of Desmond Bosomtwe, who was found guilty of assaulting the health worker,” the statement said.
It also commended the Ghana Police Service for its role in ensuring that the matter was investigated and prosecuted.
The Ministry stressed that acts of violence against health workers would not be tolerated under any circumstances and warned that offenders would face the full rigours of the law.
“This case serves as a clear warning that individuals who engage in such conduct will face the full rigours of the law,” the statement added.
The assault occurred on June 2, 2026, when Priscilla Addo, who was on duty at the Community 22 Polyclinic, asked visitors to leave after official visiting hours had ended in accordance with hospital regulations.
According to reports, Bosomtwe, a relative of a patient, refused to comply, leading to a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical assault. The incident was captured on video and circulated widely on social media.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote professionalism, accountability and the safety of healthcare workers across the country.
Following the court’s ruling, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association welcomed the swift adjudication of the case, although it indicated that it had hoped for a harsher sentence to serve as a stronger deterrent against attacks on health workers.
