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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has condemned recent attacks on its personnel, describing the incidents as deeply concerning and unacceptable.
A statement issued in Accra said the Service had in recent times recorded incidents of aggression against staff while performing their professional duties.
It noted that mutual respect remained fundamental to its operations as an institution committed to delivering the highest standard of care and service.
“While we will continue to strive to provide excellent care and service at all times, we equally expect that our staff will be treated with dignity and respect,” the statement said.
It said the GHS stood firmly with its dedicated and hardworking staff who continued to discharge their duties professionally despite the challenges.
The Service stressed that it would not condone any act that compromised the safety, well-being, or ability of its personnel to perform their duties effectively, and strongly condemned all forms of aggression, intimidation, or violence directed at them.
The statement reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment within its facilities for both staff and patients.
It said that the GHS would continue to collaborate closely with relevant security agencies to strengthen protective measures and ensure its facilities remained safe at all times.
“The safety of our team and those we serve remain our highest priority as a Service,” it stated.
Source:
www.ghanaweb.com
