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, on February 6, 2026.
In a press release issued by Spokesperson for the Ministry, Tony Goodman, on February 18, 2026, the Ministry announced that the committee has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive and independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident to establish the facts.
According to the statement, the committee will examine the sequence of events, decision-making processes, and any contributing factors that may have resulted in 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 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and Dr. Koku Awoonor-Williams, Technical Advisor to the Minister for Health.
The committee is expected to submit its report and recommendations to the Minister for Health on or before March 5, 2026.
The Ministry of Health assured the public of its commitment to promoting integrity, strengthening accountability, and ensuring that all health facilities strictly adhere to established standards of emergency care delivery.
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