The system, the hospital and Ojobi community failed her – Otiko Djaba on ‘abandoned’ patient

Otiko Djaba has stressed the importance of kindness and compassion, citing the abandonment of a patient from the Winneba Trauma Hospital in the bush.

The patient, with two broken legs and mental health issues, was reportedly left unattended by her family.

Djaba condemned the act as a failure of the hospital, community, and social welfare system.

She called for accountability and a collaborative effort between social welfare services and the police to prevent such incidents. Djaba urged for a thorough investigation and emphasized the need for humanity in healthcare and social services.