Ridge Hospital: The wife of the director of the Language Institute died without any wrongdoing

The fear of losing a loved one to medical negligence keeps many Ghanaians awake at night. Recently, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, broke its silence on a trending social media post that triggered massive public outrage.

The viral post, captioned “Folks, last night I lost my wife at Ridge Hospital,” has brought back painful memories. In an official public statement signed by Juliana Haruna, Head of Public Relations, the hospital management clarified that the tragic incident actually happened six years ago.

The patient who sadly passed away was the wife of Dr. Emmanuel Kobina Kuto, the Director of the Ghana Institute of Languages. While Ridge Hospital extended its deep condolences to the family, management firmly stated that a thorough investigation conducted years ago with state authorities cleared their staff of any wrongdoing.

Many citizens worry about wrong prescriptions, but the hospital clarified that the investigation confirmed no inappropriate medication was given. Addressing the painful rumor that nurses were laughing while the patient suffered, the statement explained the laughter was completely unrelated to the tragic case.

To ensure total transparency, a coroner ordered an autopsy at the Police Hospital to establish the exact cause of death. Management urged the public to stop relying on rumors and advised relatives to seek direct clarification instead of misinterpreting clinical discussions during ward rounds.

Bloggers and social media users must stop spreading unverified news that hurts the grieving family and damages the reputation of our healthcare workers. If you ever feel aggrieved, use the official Ministry of Health client complaints hotlines to get the justice and answers you deserve.

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