The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the full implementation of recommendations put forward by the committee that investigated the death of engineer Charles Amissah.
Speaking to the press after the report was presented by the committee’s Chairman, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, the Minister described the findings as timely and commended the team for what he called a thorough and impactful piece of work.
He indicated that the government is committed to ensuring accountability and driving systemic reforms within the healthcare sector, particularly in emergency care delivery.
As part of immediate measures, the Minister has directed that health professionals cited in the report be referred to their respective institutions and regulatory bodies for disciplinary action over breaches of professional duty.
Those to face sanctions include Dr Anne-Marie Kudowor of the Police Hospital, Dr Nina Naomi Eyram Adotevi of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Dr Ida Druant of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and Dr (Med) Genevieve Adjar, also of Korle Bu and the MDC.
Others include Miss Akosua B. Turkson of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital as well as Miss Joy Daisy Nelson of Korle Bu and the NMC, all of whom are to face disciplinary processes for their roles in handling the case.
The Minister further directed the swift processing of these referrals, stressing the need for expedited action to ensure justice and restore public confidence in the healthcare system.
Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old employee of Promasidor Ghana Limited, died on February 6, 2026, following a hit-and-run incident at the Circle Overpass. He was reportedly denied admission at multiple facilities, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the Police Hospital, before succumbing.
The incident sparked nationwide concern over the persistent “no-bed syndrome,” with the committee’s report expected to drive critical reforms in Ghana’s emergency healthcare system.
