The Union of Skilled Nurses and Midwives of Ghana (UPNMG) has strongly condemned the assault on midwives on the Tema Neighborhood 22 Polyclinic, saying the incident was an unacceptable assault on well being employees performing their lawful duties.
In an announcement launched on Friday, June 5, UPNMG expressed outrage over an incident that occurred on June 2, 2026, when a relative of a affected person allegedly assaulted a midwife whereas the midwife was implementing the power’s visiting hours coverage.
The union mentioned the assault highlighted rising issues across the security and safety of healthcare employees throughout the nation and highlighted the pressing want for stronger safeguards inside healthcare services.
On the time of the alleged assault, the midwife was fulfilling her skilled obligations in accordance with hospital laws, the assertion mentioned. The union mentioned healthcare employees ought to be capable of perform their duties with out concern of violence, intimidation or abuse.
“The assault occurred whereas the midwife was performing her lawful duties and implementing the power’s visiting hours coverage,” the assertion mentioned.
UPNMG expressed solidarity with the affected healthcare employees and prolonged assist to nurses and midwives throughout the nation who proceed to supply important providers regardless of more and more difficult working situations.
“We stand in solidarity with our colleagues and all nurses and midwives who proceed to supply important well being providers underneath tough circumstances,” the union mentioned.
The group mentioned violence in opposition to well being employees was unacceptable, stressing that nurses and midwives shouldn’t be subjected to bodily assault, intimidation, intimidation or every other type of abuse whereas finishing up their skilled obligations.
The union warned that assaults on healthcare employees not solely endanger the lives and welfare of employees, however can even undermine healthcare supply and negatively influence affected person care.
UPNMG additionally counseled the administration of Tema Neighborhood 22 Polyclinic and the Ghana Police Service for his or her fast response following the incident, particularly the arrest of the one who allegedly carried out the assault.
The union mentioned swift intervention by hospital authorities and regulation enforcement officers restored order and demonstrated the significance of a fast response to incidents involving health-care employee security.
Along with condemning the assault, the union referred to as on the Ministry of Well being, the Ghana Well being Service and well being facility managers throughout the nation to urgently evaluation and strengthen security measures inside hospitals and clinics.
UPNMG proposed a collection of measures aimed toward strengthening the security of healthcare employees, together with sufficient safety presence, improved entry management programs, implementation of efficient emergency response procedures, and strict implementation of insurance policies to guard workers.
The union argued that such measures are mandatory to stop future incidents and guarantee health-care employees can work in a secure and safe setting.
Considerations concerning the security of healthcare employees have elevated in recent times, with skilled organizations and commerce unions repeatedly sounding the alarm over incidents of abuse, intimidation and bodily assaults in opposition to healthcare employees.
UPNMG additional referred to as on related authorities to make sure that this case is totally prosecuted, arguing {that a} profitable prosecution would ship a powerful message that violence in opposition to well being employees has critical penalties.
The union mentioned holding the perpetrators accountable is essential not just for justice on this case, but additionally as a deterrent in opposition to future assaults on well being employees.
The group additionally appealed to sufferers, family and the broader public to deal with healthcare employees with respect and to make use of established channels to resolve grievances and grievances slightly than resorting to confrontation or violence.
The union famous that well being providers have mechanisms in place to deal with issues and inspired the general public to interact constructively with well being authorities every time a dispute arises.
UPNMG reaffirmed its dedication to the welfare of well being employees and pledged to proceed advocating for safer working situations and stronger protections for nurses and midwives throughout the nation.
“The Ghana Skilled Nurses and Midwives Union stays dedicated to advocating for a secure and safe working setting for all nurses and midwives. We proceed to guard the rights, security and dignity of our members and don’t tolerate any type of violence in opposition to well being employees,” the assertion concluded.
