The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) says it has put in place psychological, psychiatric and legal support for health professionals implicated in the Charles Amissah case, as investigations and disciplinary processes continue.
The decision follows the release of the Prof. Agyemang Badu Akosa committee report, which concluded that lapses and delays in emergency medical care contributed to the death of the 29-year-old engineer after he was reportedly denied timely treatment at several health facilities.
The case has sparked widespread public discussion and renewed scrutiny of Ghana’s emergency healthcare system, with some doctors and nurses expected to face further regulatory and disciplinary action.
Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV, GMA President Ernest Yorke said the association is focused on ensuring that affected health workers receive the necessary emotional and legal support while due process is observed.
“We have enlisted the support of a psychologist and a psychiatrist to support them through the process. We are giving them legal support as well. We will police the process to make sure that it is fair, equitable, and just,” he stated.
Prof. Yorke noted that the association is mindful of the emotional strain the matter has placed on the affected professionals and believes any disciplinary action must be handled fairly and professionally in line with legal and ethical standards.
According to him, while accountability is important, the welfare and rights of medical practitioners must also be protected throughout the ongoing investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
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