The Ministry of Health (MOH) has constituted a three-member high-level Investigation Committee to conduct a comprehensive and independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the alleged denial of emergency care incident and to establish the facts.
The alleged denial of emergency care led to the death of 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah, on 6th February 2026.
According to MoH, the Committee will examine the sequence of events, the decision-making processes involved, and any contributing factors that may have led to delays or challenges in the provision of emergency care.
It noted that the committee will as well assess the adequacy and effectiveness of existing policies, protocols, and oversight mechanisms governing emergency healthcare delivery.
The Committee is expected to submit its report and recommendations to the Hon. Minister for Health on or before 5th March 2026.
The Ministry assured the public of its commitment to promoting integrity, strengthening accountability, and ensuring that all health facilities adhere strictly to established standards of emergency care delivery.
The Committee is composed of, Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa – Pathologist (Chairman), Dr. Henry Kwasi Bulley Fellow Emergency Medicine, KTH and Dr. Koku Awoonor-Williams Technical Advisor to the Health Minister
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