A committee set up to investigate the death of Charles Amissah, an engineer with Promasidor Ghana Limited, has recommended disciplinary action against several healthcare professionals, alongside sweeping reforms to Ghana’s emergency healthcare system.
The recommendations follow a probe into the circumstances surrounding the death of the 29-year-old, whose case has sparked widespread concern over emergency care delivery and the persistent “no-bed syndrome” in the country.
The committee, chaired by Professor Agyemang Badu Akosa, found that multiple healthcare providers breached their duty of care, prompting calls for sanctions across various 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 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 measures 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 a series of urgent systemic reforms aimed at addressing long-standing gaps in emergency healthcare delivery.
Key among the recommendations is the establishment of a National Electronic Emergency Bed Management System to improve coordination and provide real-time information on hospital bed availability nationwide.
The report also called for compulsory triaging of all patients presenting in emergency conditions to ensure prompt assessment and treatment, regardless of capacity constraints.
Additionally, the committee proposed the integration of the Ghana Armed Forces Critical Care and Emergency Hospital into the national emergency response framework to expand access to critical care services.
It further recommended the creation 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, following a hit-and-run incident at the Circle Overpass. Reports indicate that he was denied admission at multiple health facilities before eventually succumbing.