The Ghana Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has appealed to the Ghana Health Service to show leniency toward a staff nurse, Ms. Bernice Aboagye, who was queried for making unprofessional remarks against him on social media.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Health and signed by its spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the minister acknowledged the swift response of the Ghana Health Service in upholding the Code of Conduct guiding the country’s health workers.
Akandoh urged the Service to “temper justice with mercy,” noting that both he and the government “welcome divergent views and constructive criticism as part of his commitment to fostering tolerance and openness to diverse opinions.”
The minister also called on health professionals to express their views “responsibly and respectfully, without resorting to insults,” adding that such conduct contributes to the positive growth of the health sector.
The statement reaffirmed that the ministry “has no objection to demonstrations, as they are legitimate expressions of frustration and a constitutional right of every citizen.” It cautioned, however, that “the Ministry will not condone the use of abusive language or acts of indiscipline during such demonstrations.”
The release further urged health workers to remain cautious in their public statements and social media interactions, reminding them to uphold the standards of their profession at all times.
