A man who assaulted a midwife at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic has been convicted and ordered to pay a total of GH¢6,200. Desmond Bosomtwe was found guilty of attacking the health worker. This case prompted the Ministry of Health to publicly back the court's decision.
The Ministry issued a statement on June 10, 2026, saying it firmly supports the conviction. According to the release, the court fined Bosomtwe GH¢1,200, ordered him to pay GH¢5,000 in compensation to the victim, placed him on a bond of good behaviour, and restricted his access to the facility. The Ministry praised the Ghana Police Service for ensuring the matter was properly prosecuted.
"The Ministry firmly supports the conviction of Desmond Bosomtwe, who was found guilty of assaulting the health worker. The court's decision… underscores the importance of protecting health personnel from abuse," the statement read.
The Ministry warned that violence against health workers won't be tolerated under any circumstances. It stressed that the case should serve as a clear signal to anyone who engages in such conduct. It added that it'll continue to support efforts that uphold professionalism, accountability, and the safety of all health personnel across the country.
The incident happened at the Tema Community 22 Polyclinic, a public health facility that serves a densely populated area in the Greater Accra Region. Attacks on healthcare workers have been a recurring issue in Ghana, with nurses and midwives often bearing the brunt of patient and visitor frustration. The Ghana Health Service has previously recorded dozens of cases of verbal and physical abuse against staff, though convictions remain rare.
This ruling marks one of the few instances where an attacker has faced tangible consequences. The compensation of GH¢5,000 is meant to cover the victim's medical bills and emotional trauma, while the fine goes to the state. Bosomtwe's restricted access to the polyclinic means he can't return to the facility without risking further legal action.
The Ministry's statement didn't disclose the exact date of the assault or the midwife's name. It confirmed that the conviction was secured at a district court in Tema. The case was prosecuted by the police, who the Ministry commended for their thorough work.
For health workers in Ghana, the ruling offers a rare sense of justice. Many have complained that attacks on them are often treated as minor offences or settled out of court. The Ministry's strong backing of this conviction signals a shift in how the state intends to handle such cases.