A patient, Gifty Amoakowaa, has filed a lawsuit against Peace and Love Hospital over the installation of CCTV cameras in consultation and examination rooms used for physical breast examinations.
She argues that the surveillance violates her fundamental rights.
The legal action has been initiated at the Accra High Court.
Gifty Amoakowaa contends that placing cameras in rooms designated for sensitive physical examinations infringes her right to privacy and dignity, as guaranteed under Articles 15 and 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
She further claims that the practice breaches the confidentiality inherent in the doctor-patient relationship, protected under Section 167 and the Sixth Schedule of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), specifically the Patients’ Charter.
In her suit, Gifty is seeking enforcement of her fundamental rights, including the right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality within the medical setting.
The applicant is requesting the court to issue several declarations and orders, including:
A declaration that the use of CCTV cameras in breast examination rooms is unlawful and infringes on constitutional rights;
An order for the immediate removal of all CCTV cameras from consulting and examination rooms in all facilities operated by Peace and Love Hospital;
A directive requiring the hospital to delete and refrain from storing or disseminating any footage related to the applicant;
General damages for psychological and emotional harm caused by the alleged breach;
An award of legal costs associated with the case.
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