Musician and media personality Mzbel has responded to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s request for details on claims that her sister died after allegedly being unable to secure a hospital bed.
Mzbel said her sister, Laila, was first taken to Ussher Clinic in Accra Jamestown, where she received treatment before being referred to Korle Bu for further emergency care.
According to her, the family was informed upon arrival at Korle Bu that there were no available beds.
“She remained on the floor from the afternoon we arrived until the following afternoon, when she sadly passed away,” Mzbel said.
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital had earlier stated that it was investigating the allegations and was seeking to establish whether the deceased was brought to the facility and denied admission or whether the family was advised to wait until a bed became available before bringing her in.
Responding to the hospital’s statement, Mzbel said her comments were not intended to attack the institution.
“My intention has never been to attack any institution or damage anyone’s reputation. I spoke because I lost my sister under circumstances that no family should ever have to endure,” she stated.
She added that her concern extends beyond her sister’s case, citing similar experiences shared with her by other Ghanaians.
“This is bigger than sister Laila,” she said, adding that she hopes the conversation leads to improvements in patient care and access to healthcare.
