Press Release: Mzbel Responds to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s Statement
PRESS RELEASE
Mzbel’s Response to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s Statement
First, I acknowledge Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s statement and their expression of condolences to sister Laila’s family.
Sister Laila was first rushed to Ussher Clinic in Accra Jamestown, where the medical team attended to her and referred her to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further emergency care.
Upon arrival at Korle Bu, the family was informed that there were no beds available. She remained on the floor from the afternoon they arrived until the following afternoon, when she sadly passed away. It was this painful experience that compelled me to speak out.
My intention has never been to attack any institution or damage anyone’s reputation. I spoke because I lost my sister under circumstances that no family should ever have to endure.
This is bigger than sister Laila.
For years, countless Ghanaians have shared heartbreaking stories of arriving at public hospitals only to be told there are no beds available. Many families have suffered in silence because they have no platform to be heard. Since my video was published, I have received hundreds of messages from people who have experienced similar situations. Sadly, this is not an isolated incident.
My concern is not simply whether there was or wasn’t a bed available on that particular day. My concern is the healthcare system and the way some patients are treated. Many people believe that if you are influential, wealthy, or politically connected, a bed somehow becomes available. Meanwhile, ordinary Ghanaians are often left waiting for hours in pain, sometimes with tragic consequences.
Whether perception or reality, this is a serious issue that deserves attention.
An investigation may establish the facts surrounding sister Laila’s case, and I respect the Hospital’s right to do so. However, no investigation can bring sister Laila back. It will not erase the trauma her children and family are living with, nor will it remove the responsibility she has left behind for her four children.
My appeal is not for special treatment for my family. My appeal is for meaningful change. Every Ghanaian deserves timely, dignified, and compassionate healthcare reg
