The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the death of 29-year-old road accident victim Charles Amissah following allegations that he was denied prompt emergency medical care.
In a statement issued on Monday, February 16, the Agency described the circumstances surrounding the incident as deeply disturbing and indicated that the matter is being handled with utmost urgency.
According to HeFRA, it was alerted to reports suggesting that delays in accessing emergency treatment may have contributed to Mr Amissah’s death.
The Agency explained that under the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829), it is mandated to regulate health institutions and ensure the delivery of quality and accessible healthcare services, including emergency care, nationwide.
“As the statutory regulatory body mandated by the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829) to ensure the provision of quality and accessible healthcare in Ghana, the Agency has a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of healthcare provision including emergency response across all health facilities,” the statement noted.
HeFRA disclosed that a full-scale inquiry has already commenced to establish the facts and determine whether any regulatory breaches occurred.
The Agency assured the bereaved family and the public that the investigation would be thorough and transparent, adding that its findings would be communicated to the sector minister upon completion.
“The Agency assures the family of the deceased and the general public that investigations will be thorough and transparent,” it stated.
HeFRA further cautioned that appropriate sanctions would be imposed on any health facility found to have violated regulations governing emergency healthcare delivery.
“Meanwhile, HeFRA will not hesitate to sanction any health facility found to have violated any regulatory provision relating to emergency healthcare services,” the statement added.
The Agency also extended its condolences to the family of Mr Amissah, acknowledging the pain and grief caused by his passing.
“HeFRA extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr Charles Amissah during this difficult time,” the statement concluded.
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