“No Bed Syndrome Becoming Too Much” – NPP Communicator Blasts Health Negligence, Slams Linda Ocloo Over ‘North’ Remarks

An NPP Communication Team Member, Awal Mohammed, has raised serious concerns over negligence in Ghana’s healthcare system following the reported findings into the death of Charles Amisah.

Speaking on the matter, Awal Mohammed said he was deeply saddened by the report presented by Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosah, stressing that the findings did not blame ambulance personnel but rather exposed delays and negligence by some health facilities that allegedly ignored the patient.

According to him, the report recommended sanctions against the culprits to serve as a deterrent to other healthcare workers.

“The issue of negligence and the ‘no bed syndrome’ is becoming one too many. Government must wake up to the call and deal with the issue as quickly as practicable,” he stated.

Awal Mohammed argued that repeated cases of patients being turned away by hospitals continue to threaten confidence in the healthcare system and require urgent national attention.

In a separate discussion, the NPP communicator also criticized remarks attributed to Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, describing them as unfortunate and divisive.

Reacting to comments linked to development and living conditions in northern Ghana, Awal Mohammed insisted that every region in the country deserves equal respect and opportunities.

“It is not compulsory for every politician to do a public speech,” he said, adding that places like Tamale and the Northern Region are just as important as Accra.

He further argued that food and living conditions in the north are often more affordable, stressing that people living there are equally entitled to development and dignity.

“Whatever is found in Accra can also be found in the north,” he emphasized.

Awal Mohammed concluded by urging politicians to be measured in their public comments, stating that leaders must avoid statements capable of creating regional tension.