By Nadia Ntiamoah
A woman who has publicly portrayed herself as a qualified medical doctor on television and at international conferences has been unmasked as a fraud.
Anne Sansa Daly, known on GHOne TV as “Dr. Daly,” has been offering health advice to the Ghanaian public without any legitimate certification or registration to practice medicine in Ghana as the law requires. There are no clear indication if she is registered to practice in the United States as details emerging suggest lack of certification.
Dr. Anne Daly is believed to a former girlfriend of radio presenter, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah.
The shocking revelation came to light following a formal petition submitted to Ghana’s Medical and Dental Council (MDC), which triggered an investigation into Daly’s credentials.
According to a response from the MDC dated April 7, 2025, signed by Deputy Registrar Dr. Alex Peasah-Koduah, Daly is not registered with the Council and does not possess a valid license to practice medicine or dentistry in Ghana.
“Our records indicate that Dr. Anne Daly is not registered with the Council and, therefore, does not hold a valid license to practice medicine or dentistry in Ghana, as stipulated in Sections 29(1), 30, and 48(b) & (d) of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857),” the MDC statement read.
The statement further stressed the seriousness of unauthorized medical practice, citing the risks it poses to public health.
The Council is reportedly pursuing further verification of documents submitted by Daly and has pledged to take appropriate action based on the findings.
The scandal does not end in Ghana. Investigations extended to the United States revealed that Daly is also not recognized by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), despite her claims of being certified there. In a written response to inquiries, the ABFM stated unequivocally:
“The information provided does not match our records. We are unable to identify a physician matching the information you have provided.”
The ABFM further discredited a certificate Daly had been flaunting, saying it bore discrepancies and was not issued by the Board.
“We have reviewed the certificate provided. There are notable discrepancies between the certificate provided in comparison to certificates issued by ABFM. The certificate provided was not issued by ABFM,” the Board stated.
Despite lacking any verifiable qualifications, Daly managed to build a public profile by hosting a programme titled “Health and Life with Dr. Daly” on GHOne TV, where she provided medical advice to a national audience.
Sources also confirm that she appeared at a women’s world conference on June 24, 2024, again presenting herself as a licensed medical doctor.
This case raises serious concerns about vetting processes in media houses and conference organizations, as well as the broader issue of unlicensed medical practitioners misleading the public.
The MDC has indicated that investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided in due course.
Meanwhile, the public is advised to be vigilant and to verify the credentials of individuals offering medical advice or treatment.
