Rejoice Tsotso Bortei, a rotation nurse at Ridge Hospital, became the center of public attention following a viral video that captured a heated altercation between a patient’s relatives and hospital staff at the emergency department.
The incident, which ignited national concern over the safety of healthcare workers, led to an official investigation ordered by Minister Mintah Akandoh.
According to the committee’s report, Rejoice reported her injury to the hospital a day after the incident, on August 18th. Medical examinations and records found no evidence of a fracture in her left wrist or dislocation in her right shoulder, contrary to her initial claims. Instead, she was treated for her injuries, provided pain relief, recommended bed rest, and offered psychological support.
These findings stand in direct contrast to the nurse’s assertion that she suffered a dislocation during the assault. The clarification comes as professional bodies and the public continue to condemn the violence highlighted in the viral footage.
Amidst the ongoing controversy, Rejoice Tsotso Bortei has initiated a civil suit against social media personality Ralph Saint Williams, known popularly as “Ralph De Fellow Ghanaian.” She is seeking GHS 7 million in damages on grounds of alleged physical assault and defamation related to the incident.
The committee’s report aims to shed light on the facts of the case while calls continue for enhanced protection for healthcare workers across Ghana.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
