Ghanaian-American comedian and philanthropist Michael Blackson has sparked widespread debate after publicly criticizing the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) following the death of his mother. In an emotional post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Blackson expressed deep grief while accusing the hospital of providing poor medical care during the final month of his mother’s life.
According to Blackson, his mother spent her last month receiving treatment at UGMC. He alleged that the hospital’s doctors and nurses “have no clue what they are doing” and claimed the institution appeared more interested in collecting money than delivering quality healthcare. The remarks came shortly after he announced that his mother had passed away, following months of sharing updates about her deteriorating health and asking fans to pray for her recovery.
The comedian’s strongly worded statement has generated mixed reactions across social media. While many Ghanaians sympathized with his loss and shared similar experiences about healthcare challenges, others urged caution, emphasizing that investigations or official responses should precede conclusions about the quality of care.
UGMC had not publicly responded to Blackson’s allegations at the time of publication. The hospital is one of Ghana’s leading tertiary healthcare facilities and has built a reputation for specialized medical services.
Blackson’s comments have renewed conversations about patient care, accountability, and the challenges facing Ghana’s healthcare system. The incident has also reignited public discussions on whether hospitals should improve communication with families during critical medical cases.
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