Concerns are flying in thick and fast from residents of Daboase in the Western Region over what they describe as alarming practices at the Daboase Ahmadiyya Muslim Hospital-a government hospital.
Patients and their families are accusing the facility of excessive medical charges, medical negligence, and discriminatory treatment based on religious affiliation
One resident, who identified himself as a native of Daboase, recounted his ordeal after taking his wife to the hospital for delivery. According to him, she underwent a cesarean section, and the cost of the procedure alone exceeded GH₵5,000.
“The charges here are so exorbitant,” he lamented. “We had no option because it was an emergency.”
Other residents echoed similar concerns, describing treatment costs at the hospital as “too much” and beyond the reach of ordinary community members.
Allegations of Religious Bias in Healthcare Delivery
Beyond financial concerns, some residents allege that access to healthcare at the facility is influenced by religious affiliation.
“If you are not an Ahmadiyya, it is difficult to get the services you need — even in emergency cases,” one resident claimed. “They will not attend to you.”
The claims suggest that patients who are not members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community may face delays or denial of care.
These allegations have heightened tensions in the community, where residents insist that healthcare services at a public facility should be accessible to all, regardless of religious background.
Prescription Controversy Raises Safety Concerns
A woman who identified herself as Sister Ama narrated a troubling experience involving her mother.
According to her, her mother was diagnosed with high blood pressure at the hospital and prescribed medication that the family purchased at what she described as a very high cost.
However, she later discovered that the prescribed drug was allegedly inappropriate for her mother’s condition.
“That medication worsened her condition and brought other ailments,” she said. “We are still struggling to deal with the consequences.”
These claims, if substantiated, raise serious concerns about prescription practices and patient safety at the facility.
Unverified reports circulating within the community also suggest that a woman who visited the hospital to undergo a hysterectomy was allegedly told she had fibroids. According to sources, she reportedly paid for treatment but was not attended to thereafter.
While these claims remain unconfirmed, they have fueled growing distrust among residents.
When contacted, the administrator of the Daboase Government Hospital denied knowledge of the allegations.
During an interview with another broadcaster, he declined to respond to questions, stating that such matters had “never come to his table.”
“You can’t barge into my office and ask any question you like. I can’t give you any answer. I am busy, you can excuse me,” he reportedly told the journalist.
He further accused journalists of creating problems for people and threatened to call security to remove the reporter from his office.
The journalist, however, maintained that as a public official heading a public health facility, the administrator has an obligation to respond to concerns raised by the community.
Calls for Government Intervention
Residents are now appealing to government authorities and the Ghana Health Service to investigate the allegations and take corrective action where necessary.
“We are pleading with the government to look into what is happening here,” one resident said. “Even if it means transferring or changing some of the workers and bringing committed ones, it will help.”
Community members warn that failure to address the concerns could lead to preventable deaths and further erosion of trust in the only major healthcare facility serving Daboase and surrounding communities.
As tensions rise, many residents say they are waiting anxiously for authorities to step in and ensure accountability, transparency, and equal access to healthcare for all.
