The Ministry of Health has constituted a three-member high-level committee to investigate the alleged denial of emergency medical care that reportedly led to the death of a 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah, on February 6, 2026.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry, the committee has been tasked to conduct a comprehensive and independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident and establish the facts.
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The investigation will examine the sequence of events, the decision-making processes involved, and any contributing factors that may have resulted in delays or challenges in the provision of emergency care.
Additionally, the committee will assess the adequacy and effectiveness of existing policies, protocols, and oversight mechanisms governing emergency healthcare delivery in the country.
The three-member committee comprises Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa, a pathologist, who will serve as Chairman; Dr. Henry Kwasi Bulley, a Fellow in Emergency Medicine at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital; and Dr. Koku Awoonor-Williams, Technical Advisor to the Minister for Health. The committee is expected to submit its report and recommendations to the Minister for Health on or before March 5, 2026.
The Ministry of Health assured the public of its commitment to promoting integrity, strengthening accountability, and ensuring that all health facilities adhere strictly to established standards of emergency care delivery.
The statement emphasised that the inquiry forms part of efforts to reinforce confidence in Ghana’s healthcare system and to prevent future occurrences.
The release was issued by Tony Goodman, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, on February 18, 2026.
