The Ghana Police Hospital in Accra has called on the public to assist in identifying and finding the relatives of some patients currently receiving medical care at the facility.

In a post shared on their Facebook page dated August 1, the Police noted that these patients, some of whom were still receiving treatment and others who had been declared fit and discharged, are still around the hospital. The police shared images of seven patients, some of whose names were attached to their pictures and others described by suspected circumstances that led to their admission at the hospital.

The first patient was found unconscious by the roadside, and he is labelled as a suspected victim of a hit-and-run. He was found on July 28, 2025, by police officers on patrol. This male patient is estimated to be about 35 years old. He has an average height of approximately 5 feet and is dark in complexion. He was found unconscious by the roadside, with multiple bruises, a fractured leg, and a head injury, believed to have been caused by a hit-and-run incident. He remains in a critical but stable condition at the hospital.

The second patient is also believed to be an assault victim, who was abandoned in Labadi.

According to the police, on July 31, 2025, Chief Inspector Robert Marfo, accompanied by two lawyers, brought in a male patient found lying on the side of the road near Suncity, Labadi. The patient, approximately 32 years old, was reportedly thrown out of a moving taxi by unknown men on Saturday, July 26. He is receiving medical attention but has been unable to recall or share any information about his identity or family.

The third man was also found at Haatso with severe sores and was brought in by Chief Inspector George Amoah of the Westland Police Station on July 31, 2025. The Police found him lying in front of Fidelity Bank in Haatso with multiple sores and were unable to provide any details that could help trace his relatives. The medical staff is continuing his treatment.

An elderly man identified as Yaw Obour is the fourth patient on the list. He is estimated to be 65 years old and has been on admission since January 30, 2025, after being found at Awoshie last stop. Though he mentioned having a wife and children, he struggles to speak and has not been able to provide further information. He is now medically fit for discharge but remains at the hospital due to the inability to reach his family.

They also named an unidentified woman who was found at Achimota. This female patient was brought to the Police Hospital by Corporal Diamond Ahiagbabu from the Tesano District MTTD after being found at Achimota. She has been receiving care since November 9, 2024, but remains unidentified and unable to recall or share any personal or family details.

Another female, an accident victim from Amasaman, believed to be about 55 years old, has been in the hospital since March 27, 2023, following the accident. Despite her long-term stay and several television appeals, the hospital's Social Services Department has been unable to trace her family due to her inability to communicate her identity.

The final one on the list is a male who identifies as Efo, an accident victim awaiting family. He is a 45-year-old man who was brought to the emergency unit on August 23, 2023, after a road accident. He was rescued and brought in by two bystanders. Although he has since been discharged, Efo remains at the hospital after eight months, as all efforts, through both electronic and print media, to locate his family have been unsuccessful.

The hospital charged that all relatives of these patients should act swiftly while their medical condition is stable, warning that further stay of patients in the hospital exposes them to the risk of contracting infections.

Anyone with information about these individuals or their relatives is kindly urged to contact the Public Affairs Unit or the Social Services Department of the Ghana Police Hospital via the following numbers: 0201777513 or 0246535172.

Meanwhile, Ghana Police Hospital is expected to undertake a mass burial for 300 unclaimed bodies deposited in the hospital’s morgue on August 11, 2025. In a statement signed by Public Affairs Officer C/Inspr. Faustina Afia Nunekpeku, the hospital noted that the unidentified and unclaimed bodies are made up of paupers, unknown former patients, abandoned dead bodies, and accident and crime victims.

“This solemn task is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that the deceased are laid to rest with dignity in line with public health guidelines,” a part of the statement issued last month read.

The hospital noted that the occurrence of such unclaimed bodies is a reminder of the importance of proper identification. It entreated all and sundry to be vigilant in safeguarding personal details, especially when travelling or engaging in daily activities. In light of this, the Ghana Police Hospital has issued a number of preventive measures to avoid falling into the category of unknown deceased persons.

These include carrying an identification card always. The police noted that regardless of age or location, one must have their national identification or that of any organisation on them to help the police or others easily identify them whenever they are involved in any crisis.

Members of the general public have been encouraged to share emergency contact information with close family and friends. “These contacts can be used to reach out in case of a medical emergency or any unforeseen incident. For those who live alone, we advise keeping a list of emergency contacts in easily accessible places,” the statement noted.

Also, the hospital urged the public to stay abreast of the legal and safety requirements in the country. The hospital stated that there is a need to “always keep updated on local guidelines regarding health, safety and public transport, particularly in rural or less-patrolled areas where emergency services may be delayed.”

Furthermore, the Ghana Police Hospital advocated for families and friends to make a collective effort to “maintain regular communication and keep records of loved ones' whereabouts, particularly the elderly, minors and individuals with mental health challenges who may be more vulnerable to disappearing without a trace.”

“...We believe that this serves as a reminder to all of us about the importance of securing our identification and taking necessary precautions for our safety. We urge the general public to adhere to these messages to ensure their safety and prevent such unfortunate incidents,” it added.