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UGMC responds to Michael Blackson’s allegations following mother’s death
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The hospital stated; UGMC also defended the clinical decisions taken during Blackson’s mother’s treatment, saying they were made by qualified healthcare professionals based on medical judgement, accepted standards of care and the patient’s best interests.
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has rejected several allegations made by Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson regarding the treatment his 83-year-old mother received at the facility before her death.
Blackson accused the hospital of misdiagnosis, prioritising money over patient care and poor treatment of his family, including claims that his family paid about GH₵250,000 in medical bills.
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