Serious concerns are mounting over what many describe as a gross failure of leadership and systemic neglect at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, following revelations that the hospital's main elevator system has broken down - and remained out of service for several days without action from hospital authorities.
The malfunctioning of the hospital's lifts - a vital part of its infrastructure - has sparked outrage among health professionals, patients, and civil society actors, especially in light of the unexplained and sudden transfer of the facility's top management team.
The consequences of the breakdown are dire.
Patients, including pregnant women, the elderly, post-surgery individuals, and those in critical condition, are being forced to navigate staircases in the multi-floor facility.
