‘I Spoke Because I Lost My Sister’ – Mzbel Responds to Korle Bu Hospital

Ghanaian musician Mzbel has responded publicly to a statement issued by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital following allegations she made about the circumstances surrounding the death of her sister, Laila.

In a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Mzbel acknowledged the hospital’s message of condolence to her family but maintained that everything she said was based on her family’s personal experience while seeking emergency medical treatment.

According to the musician, her sister was first taken to Ussher Clinic in Jamestown, Accra, where doctors attended to her before referring her to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for specialized emergency care.

Mzbel said that when the family arrived at Korle Bu, they were informed that there were no beds available for admission. She claimed her sister remained without a hospital bed from the afternoon they arrived until she died the following day.

“Laila was first rushed to Ussher Clinic in Accra Jamestown, where the medical team attended to her and referred her to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for further emergency care. Upon arrival at Korle Bu, the family was informed that there were no beds available. She remained on the floor from the afternoon they arrived until the following afternoon, when she sadly passed away,” she stated.

The singer explained that the painful circumstances surrounding her sister’s final hours compelled her to speak publicly, stressing that her intention was never to attack Korle Bu Teaching Hospital or tarnish its reputation.

“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 said.

Mzbel further alleged that despite her sister being in severe pain, she was not provided with a hospital bed. Instead, the family was reportedly given a plastic chair after being informed that no beds were available. Due to her deteriorating condition, she was unable to remain seated and eventually had to lie on the tiled floor.

She also claimed that her niece was instructed to purchase prescribed medications and pay for blood transfusion services. According to Mzbel, although the family complied with these requests, her sister was still not admitted to a bed and remained on the floor until she died.

The musician further alleged that after her sister’s death, the family was asked to make additional payments, including mortuary charges. She also claimed that medications and blood purchased for her sister were retained by the hospital after her death without any refund being made to the family.

Beyond her family’s personal tragedy, Mzbel argued that the incident reflects broader challenges within Ghana’s healthcare system.

She revealed that since sharing her experience, many Ghanaians have contacted her with similar stories of patients being denied beds at public hospitals.

“This is bigger than sister Laila,” she said, adding that many people have remained silent because they lack a platform to tell their stories.

According to Mzbel, countless families have endured similar situations over the years after arriving at public hospitals only to be told that no beds were available.

She also raised concerns about what she described as unequal access to healthcare, claiming that influential, wealthy, or politically connected individuals often receive quicker medical attention than ordinary citizens.

“Many people believe that if you are influential, wealthy, or politically connected, a bed somehow becomes available. Meanwhile, ordinary Ghanaians are often left waiting for hours in pain, sometimes with tragic consequences,” she stated.

While acknowledging Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s decision to investigate the matter, Mzbel said no inquiry could undo the pain and trauma her family has suffered.

She noted that no investigation would erase the emotional scars left on her sister’s children and other relatives following the loss.

The musician concluded by saying that her appeal is not for special treatment for her family but for meaningful reforms within Ghana’s healthcare system.

“My appeal is not for special treatment for my family. My appeal is for meaningful change. Every Ghanaian deserves timely, dignified, and compassionate healthcare,” she said.

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