BY Issah Olegor
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has received the final report from the committee set up to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a patient at the Tamale Teaching Hospital on April 13, 2025.
The independent committee, chaired by Abdul Rahim Mohamed, was tasked with assessing the clinical, operational, and systemic factors that may have contributed to the incident.
Committee’s Findings And Recommendations
The committee engaged with the patient’s family, hospital staff, and reviewed standard operating procedures at the hospital.
The committee was established following allegations of negligence by hospital staff and was mandated to complete its work within two weeks. It submitted its report on Tuesday, August 26.
Presenting the findings, committee chairman Dr. Abdul Ibrahim Mohammed explained the processes undertaken, though the full details remain confidential until the Minister reviews them.
“We had a total of about 12 sittings where we met with the family of the patient, friends, staff of the hospital, who were actually within the Accident Emergency Department, and other staff who mattered in this issue.
Within the period of May and June, we were able to meet all of them. We also assessed the protocols and the Standard Operating Procedures the hospital had,” he said.
The findings were accompanied by far-reaching recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and restoring public confidence in the hospital’s services.
The committee chairman emphasized the critical role Tamale Teaching Hospital plays in providing care to residents of the Northern Region and beyond, making the strengthening of its systems vital to the wider health sector.
Minister’s Response
Receiving the report, Akandoh commended the committee for its dedication and professionalism.
He assured the public that the Ministry will thoroughly study the findings and ensure that the recommendations are implemented.
The Minister emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to transparency and accountability in handling matters of public concern and pledged to continue working with all stakeholders to improve patient safety and healthcare delivery nationwide.
Improving Healthcare Services
The Minister stated that the ultimate aim is to improve the quality of healthcare services in Ghana.
The report is not just for the Ministry, but for the people of Ghana, who deserve assurance that the system is being strengthened.
The Ministry’s commitment to implementing the recommendations demonstrates its dedication to providing high-quality healthcare services to the people of Ghana.
Background
The incident at Tamale Teaching Hospital on April 13, 2025, generated widespread public concern and allegations of medical negligence.
The committee’s investigation aimed to identify the root causes of the incident and provide recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.
