GMA says ‘No Bed Syndrome’ stems from weak emergency systems, calls for overhaul

Dr Richard Selormey, General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), has urged urgent reforms in Ghana’s emergency healthcare system, saying persistent gaps in coordination and capacity — not just bed shortages — are driving the country’s recurrent no bed syndrome. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show on Tuesday, Dr Selormey described the response network as “disjointed,” noting the absence of centralised tracking of bed availability and weak hospital‑ambulance coordination.