What happened On April 19, 2025, reports surfaced on social media alleging that a patient who had been referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) died a few hours after arrival due to negligence by hospital staff.

The report quickly gained traction online, with many netizens expressing outrage and accusing the hospital of medical negligence.

The incident has since sparked widespread public concern and renewed discussions around the state of emergency healthcare services in Ghana.

Hospital response In response to the mounting criticism, the management of Tamale Teaching Hospital issued an official statement on Monday, April 21, 2025.