Musician, Mzbel has defended her remarks about Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, saying she is seeking accountability and better healthcare after losing her sister.
In a statement shared on Wednesday, June 8,2026, after the hospital released its response, Mabel acknowledged the institution’s expression of condolences to her family but stressed that her concerns extend beyond her sister’s case.
“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. This is bigger than sister Laila,” she stated.
According to Mabel, her experience reflects a wider issue affecting many Ghanaians who seek treatment at public hospitals.
She noted that, following her initial video, she received hundreds of messages from people who claimed to have encountered similar situations, particularly being told there were no beds available upon arrival at health facilities.
She explained that her concern is not solely about whether a hospital bed was available on the day her sister sought medical care but about the broader healthcare system and how some patients are treated.
Mabel further claimed that many Ghanaians believe influential, wealthy, or politically connected individuals are more likely to receive hospital beds, while ordinary citizens often endure long waits that can result in tragic outcomes.
She said that whether this perception is accurate or not, it is an issue that deserves serious attention.
While acknowledging the hospital’s decision to investigate the circumstances surrounding her sister’s death, Mabel said no investigation could undo her family’s loss or ease the pain endured by Laila’s children.
“An investigation may establish the facts surrounding sister Laila’s case, and I respect the hospital’s right to do so. However, no investigation can bring sister Laila back,” she said.
She emphasized that her appeal is not for preferential treatment for her family but for reforms that ensure every Ghanaian receives timely, dignified, and compassionate healthcare regardless of social status, political affiliation, or financial standing.
Mabel concluded by saying she is speaking not only for her late sister but also for the many families who have shared similar experiences with her, expressing hope that the ongoing conversation will lead to greater accountability, improved patient care, and meaningful reforms within the healthcare system.
She ended her statement with the words: “May sister Laila’s passing not become just another statistic.”
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