A committee set up to investigate the death of Charles Amissah, an engineer with Promasidor Ghana Limited, has recommended sweeping disciplinary actions and far-reaching reforms to Ghana’s emergency healthcare system.
The recommendations follow an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the 29-year-old, whose case has intensified national concerns over emergency care delivery and the persistent “no-bed syndrome.”
According to the committee chaired by Professor Agyemang Badu Akosa, multiple healthcare professionals breached their duty of care, prompting calls for sanctions across several 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 for reportedly providing untruthful information during the investigation.
Dr Nina Naomi Eyram Adotevi is 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 action at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the MDC for similar breaches.
The committee also 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 urgent systemic reforms aimed at addressing long-standing gaps in emergency healthcare delivery.
Key among the proposals is the establishment of a National Electronic Emergency Bed Management System to improve coordination and provide real-time information on hospital bed availability across the country.
The committee also called for the compulsory triaging of all patients presenting in emergency conditions, to ensure prompt assessment and treatment regardless of capacity constraints.
In addition, it recommended 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.
Another major recommendation is 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, after a hit-and-run incident at the Circle Overpass. He was reportedly denied admission at multiple facilities before eventually succumbing.
The committee’s findings have renewed scrutiny of Ghana’s emergency healthcare system, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
