Security consultant Richard Kumadoe has raised alarm over what he describes as weak security systems in many hospitals across Ghana following the reported disappearance of a newborn shortly after birth.
Speaking in an interview on Bryt Adekyee Mu Nsem with Kwamina Sam Biney on Bryt FM, Mr. Kumadoe addressed the disturbing case of a woman who went to the hospital to deliver her baby, only for the child to reportedly go missing at birth.
According to him, the incident reflects a broader problem within the country’s healthcare system, particularly concerning security arrangements and safety protocols.
“If you assess about 200 hospitals across Ghana, you will realize that their security arrangements are poor, and their safety protocols are also very weak,” he stated. “If we want to deal with this issue properly, we must improve security arrangements in our hospitals. Safety protocols must also be strengthened.” He added.
Mr. Kumadoe noted that in the specific case under discussion, the suspect was reportedly dressed in a nurse’s uniform, a development he described as deeply troubling.
“In this particular case, we saw that the suspect was wearing a nurse’s uniform. If hospital administrators and directors are not fully aware of their environment and do not properly know the people they are working with, then anybody at all can wear a uniform, put on a name tag, walk into a hospital, and commit a crime irrespective of the nature of the crime,” he warned.
He stressed that maternity wards and delivery units should be among the most secure areas in any medical facility due to the vulnerability of mothers and newborns. The ease with which unauthorized individuals can allegedly gain access, he said, exposes serious lapses in identification checks, monitoring systems, and internal supervision.
Describing the situation as a major concern, the security consultant called on hospital management, regulatory authorities, and relevant government agencies to urgently review and tighten security measures. He recommended stricter access control, improved staff verification systems, enhanced surveillance, and regular security audits to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The case has sparked public anxiety and renewed calls for reforms to ensure that healthcare facilities remain safe spaces for patients, particularly women and newborns.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Joseph Asare
