Ghana Hospital Crisis: Nurses' Strike Creates Patient Backlog

Ghana Healthcare Crisis: Nurses' Strike Causes Long Delays at Accra Regional Hospital A nurses' strike at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in Accra, Ghana, is causing significant delays in patient care. Patients are reporting hours-long waits in overcrowded waiting areas. Doctors are working to provide care, but the shortage of nurses and midwives is creating a backlog of patients needing treatment. "I've been waiting here for over four hours," said one patient, who declined to be named. "It's very difficult. I'm in pain and I need help." The hospital administration is aware of the situation and is working to resolve the strike. However, until the strike ends, patients will continue to experience significant delays in receiving the care they need. The video footage clearly illustrates the impact of the strike on the hospital's ability to provide timely medical care. The situation highlights the critical role nurses play in the healthcare system and the potential consequences of understaffing and labor disputes. The hospital hopes to reach a resolution soon to alleviate the suffering of patients.