Fellow Nurses Africa | Lagos, Nigeria | 19 August, 2025
A dedicated nurse at Ridge Hospital became the victim of a shocking assault while serving patients, sparking outrage among Ghana’s healthcare community and prompting an unprecedented 48-hour ultimatum to the government.
The nurse, whose identity has been protected, was allegedly attacked by Ralph Saint Williams at the prestigious Ridge Hospital facility. The incident has galvanized the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), who are now demanding immediate justice for their colleague.
“Enough is Enough” – Nurses Stand United
The assault on the Ridge Hospital nurse represents a devastating reality that healthcare workers across Ghana face daily – violence from the very people they’re trying to help. This particular attack has become the final straw for the nursing community.
“Our colleague was simply doing her job – caring for patients and saving lives – when she became a victim of violence,” sources within GRNMA indicate. The association’s 48-hour ultimatum reflects the deep anger and frustration felt by nurses who risk their safety every day to serve the public.
A Nurse’s Nightmare
Healthcare workers enter their profession to heal and help others, yet this Ridge Hospital nurse found herself under attack instead of being respected for her service. The incident highlights the vulnerability of medical staff who work tirelessly, often in high-stress environments, only to face aggression from those they’re trying to assist.
The psychological and physical trauma experienced by the assaulted nurse has resonated deeply within the nursing community, with colleagues describing feelings of fear, anger, and betrayal.
Fighting for Their Own
GRNMA’s fierce response demonstrates the solidarity within Ghana’s nursing community. The association refuses to let this attack on one of their own go unpunished, demanding that Ralph Saint Williams be arrested within 48 hours.
The ultimatum represents more than just a call for justice – it’s a protective shield thrown around every nurse in Ghana, sending a clear message that attacks on healthcare workers will not be tolerated.
A Hero Deserves Better
While the injured nurse continues to recover from this traumatic experience, her colleagues are fighting to ensure she gets the justice she deserves. Ridge Hospital nurses, who risk their lives daily caring for patients, should never have to fear for their safety while performing their duties.
The case has become symbolic of a larger crisis facing healthcare workers – the need for better protection and respect for those who dedicate their lives to healing others.
The government now has less than 48 hours to act. For the sake of the assaulted nurse and healthcare workers everywhere, Ghana’s leaders must prove that those who care for others will be protected and that violence against medical staff has consequences.
The countdown continues as one nurse’s fight for justice becomes every healthcare worker’s battle for safety.
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It’s quite disheartening that Nurses are always at the receiving end of every kind of trauma yet we aren’t fully appreciated for our efforts.
The labors of our heroes past are slowly going down the drain… It is well.
It’s quite disheartening that Nurses are always at the receiving end of every kind of trauma yet we aren’t fully appreciated for our efforts.
The labor of our heroes past is slowly going down the drain… It is well.