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Man arrested for attacking nurse at Tema Community 22 Polyclinic
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The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has confirmed the arrest of a man seen in a viral video attacking a nurse at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic. The incident, which occurred on June 2, 2026, involved a midwife enforcing visiting hours. The Directorate, in a statement signed by Dr Robert Amesiya, Regional Director of Health Service for the Greater Accra Region, condemned the unprovoked assault by a patient鈥檚 relative. The statement expressed support for the affected staff member and other health workers, emphasizing the importance of their safety. The Ghana Police Service was commended for its swift response, leading to the suspect's arrest and restoring calm. The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, June 8, 2026. The Health Directorate reiterated that violence against health workers will not be tolerated and urged the public to use proper complaint channels, such as the Client Service Desk, for grievances.
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