Accra: A man has accused the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) of failing to provide critical support to his brother, Sumaila Amadu, who died during a dialysis session.
According to Ghana Web, in a lengthy Facebook post on August 29, 2026, Salman Al Faris detailed the circumstances he believes led to his brother's death. Sumaila, who had chronic kidney disease, was undergoing his scheduled dialysis at the hospital's Renal Clinic on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, when a power outage occurred, disrupting the session.
Salman explained that his brother received dialysis twice a week and typically regained his strength after each session. He recounted calling Sumaila at about 9:00 pm, during which he was informed that the dialysis session had started. Salman called again at 10:20 pm, and Sumaila mentioned that the session was still ongoing, promising to call back later.
However, during a subsequent call at about 10:45 pm, Salman received alarming news from a friend accompanying Sumaila at the dialysis center. The friend reported a power blackout, leaving Sumaila struggling to breathe. Salman alleged that the hospital's standby power plant was non-functional and there was no oxygen available at the renal clinic.
Salman further described how Sumaila struggled to breathe during the power outage before succumbing to his condition. The family is now questioning whether all necessary measures were taken to save Sumaila's life. They are calling for a thorough, transparent, and independent investigation into the circumstances leading to his death.
Salman emphasized that the issue extends beyond his brother, urging for urgent action to protect other dialysis patients. He called for accountability and measures to ensure that essential emergency support is available when needed, advocating for answers to prevent similar tragedies in the future.