The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public that all recommendations contained in the Akosa Committee report into the death of Charles Amissah will be fully implemented.
Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer with Promasidor Ghana Limited, died following a hit-and-run incident near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Overpass.
Although he initially received care from the National Ambulance Service, he was reportedly denied treatment at several health facilities due to the unavailability of beds and later died while being transferred, sparking public outrage and concerns over emergency healthcare delivery.
Speaking after receiving the committee’s report, the Minister said government is committed to ensuring that the findings translate into meaningful reforms within the health sector.
“I assure you that the details of the report, especially the recommendations, will be implemented to the letter,” he stated.
Mr Akandoh noted that authorities would ensure strict compliance with the 15 reform recommendations proposed by the committee chaired by Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa.
He explained that the public release of the report fulfils an earlier promise made to Ghanaians when the committee was inaugurated on February 23.
“I promised the good people of this country that when the report is ready, we will publish it. Here we are, making the report available to every Ghanaian. Promise fulfilled,” he said.
The Minister added that government’s focus is now on preventing avoidable deaths and strengthening emergency healthcare systems nationwide.
According to the report, health professionals involved in the alleged medical negligence case should be referred to their respective regulatory and administrative bodies, including hospital management, the Medical and Dental Council, and the Nurses and Midwives Council, for possible disciplinary action.
The committee also recommended urgent reforms, including the establishment of a national electronic emergency bed management system to improve coordination and reduce delays in emergency healthcare delivery across the country.
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