A committee set up to investigate the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah has proposed sweeping disciplinary actions and far-reaching reforms to Ghana’s emergency healthcare system.
The recommendations follow an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of the Promasidor Ghana Limited employee, a case that has reignited national concern over emergency care delivery and the persistent “no-bed syndrome.”
According to the committee, chaired by Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa, several healthcare professionals breached their duty of care, prompting calls for sanctions across multiple institutions.
Among those cited is Dr Anne-Marie Kudowor, who has been recommended for referral to the Police Hospital and the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) for disciplinary action over alleged misconduct and for reportedly providing untruthful information during the investigation.
Dr Nina Naomi Eyram Adotevi is also to be referred to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the MDC, while Dr Ida Druant and Dr Genevieve Adjar have been recommended for disciplinary action at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the MDC for similar breaches.
The committee further proposed sanctions against nursing staff, recommending that Miss Akosua B. Turkson and Miss Joy Daisy Nelson be referred to their respective institutions and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for disciplinary action.
Beyond individual accountability, the committee outlined urgent systemic reforms aimed at addressing longstanding gaps in emergency healthcare delivery.
Key among the proposals is the creation of a National Electronic Emergency Bed Management System to improve coordination and provide real-time information on hospital bed availability nationwide.
It also called for compulsory triaging of all emergency cases to ensure patients are assessed and stabilised promptly, regardless of capacity challenges.
In addition, the committee recommended integrating the Ghana Armed Forces Critical Care and Emergency Hospital into the national emergency response system to expand access to critical care services.
Another major proposal is the establishment of a National Emergency Care Fund to cover the first 24 hours of treatment in both public and private health facilities.
Charles Amissah died on February 6, 2026, after a hit-and-run incident at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Overpass. He was reportedly turned away by several hospitals before eventually succumbing to his injuries.
The committee’s findings have intensified calls for urgent reforms to Ghana’s emergency healthcare system, with many stressing the need for stronger coordination, accountability and investment to prevent similar tragedies.
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