BY Nadia Ntiamoah
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the long-awaited report into the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah will soon be made public, as government signals readiness to act decisively on the findings.
The case, which has sparked widespread public concern, centres on allegations that the young engineer was denied timely emergency medical care after a fatal road accident in Accra.
Amissah, an employee of Promasidor Ghana Limited at the North Industrial Area, died following a hit-and-run accident at the Circle Overpass on February 6, 2026.
Reports indicate that although he was initially attended to, he was allegedly refused admission at major health facilities, including the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and the Police Hospital, reportedly due to a lack of available beds.
In response to the public outcry, the Ministry of Health constituted a three-member high-level investigative committee to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The committee, chaired by respected pathologist Prof Agyeman Badu Akosa, was tasked with examining the sequence of events, decision-making processes, and systemic issues that may have contributed to the alleged denial of emergency care.
Providing an update at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 13, Akandoh revealed that the committee has almost completed its work, with the final report expected to be released in the coming days.
He emphasised that government is prepared to take firm action based on the committee’s recommendations, regardless of the consequences.
“The committee was set up and is chaired by Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa. I have been hinted that the report is almost ready. So very soon, I will make the findings and the report public. And we will not hesitate—I know some people will not be happy, but I’ll say it—we will not hesitate to implement the recommendations to the letter,” he stated.
The Minister’s remarks signal a strong commitment to accountability and reform within Ghana’s healthcare system, particularly in the area of emergency medical services.
The outcome of the investigation is expected to address not only individual responsibility but also broader systemic challenges such as hospital overcrowding, referral systems, and adherence to emergency care protocols.
The death of Charles Amissah has become a symbol of the urgent need to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in Ghana, with many stakeholders calling for reforms to ensure that no patient in critical condition is denied care due to logistical or administrative constraints.
