The Ministry of Health has constituted a three-member high-level committee to investigate the alleged denial of emergency care that reportedly led to the death of 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah.
In a press release issued on February 18, 2026, the Ministry said the committee will conduct a comprehensive and independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which is said to have occurred on February 6, 2026.
According to the statement, the committee will examine the sequence of events, decision-making processes, and any contributing factors that may have caused delays or challenges in the provision of emergency care. It will also assess the adequacy and effectiveness of existing policies, protocols, and oversight mechanisms governing emergency healthcare delivery.
The committee is chaired by Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa, a pathologist. Other members include Dr. Henry Kwasi Bulley, a Fellow in Emergency Medicine at KTH, and Dr. Koku Awoonor-Williams, Technical Advisor to the Health Minister.
The committee has been tasked to submit its report and recommendations to the Minister for Health on or before March 5, 2026.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to promoting integrity and strengthening accountability within the health sector, assuring the public that all health facilities are expected to strictly adhere to established standards of emergency care delivery.
By: Bernard Mensah
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