Accra: The Director of the Ghana Institute of Languages, Dr. Emmanuel Kobina Kuto, has recounted a harrowing account of alleged medical negligence at Ridge Hospital six years ago, which he says resulted in the death of his wife during her admission for surgery.
According to Ghana Web, in a post shared by Akosua Kyeretwie on social media on June 30, 2026, Dr. Kuto said his wife was admitted on a Sunday evening ahead of a scheduled operation the following morning. He described what followed as a distressing sequence of events marked by confusion over treatment and delays in medical attention.
Dr. Kuto alleged that there was disagreement among medical staff over medication administered to his wife, claiming one doctor distanced himself from a prescription while another admitted responsibility. He explained that the exchange raised serious concerns about communication and coordination in the ward.
Dr. Kuto also described what he saw as a lack of urgency in responding to his wife's deteriorating condition. He recounted that she suddenly became critically ill while in the ward and that medical intervention was delayed. He recalled her being in severe pain and that she eventually lost consciousness.
He further alleged that during the confusion surrounding the medication issue, some health workers behaved in a manner he found deeply inappropriate. Dr. Kuto recounted that laughter was heard among the nurses as a doctor was scolding another about the prescription issue, which he found distressing given his wife's critical state.
According to him, his wife died later that night while he was away from the hospital, after what he described as hours of uncertainty and ongoing attempts to stabilize her condition. Despite his grief, Dr. Kuto said he could not conclusively attribute the death to any specific medical action, noting that he has requested an autopsy to establish the exact cause.
Dr. Kuto used the opportunity to call for reforms in patient care and professional conduct, urging health authorities to ensure that dignity and urgency are prioritized in treatment. He acknowledged the efforts of some hospital staff who tried to assist during the emergency, describing one nurse as especially compassionate.