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Charles Amissah died from medical neglect, not trauma — Akosa committee finds
The three-member committee investigating the death of Charles Amissah has concluded that he died from medical neglect rather than the immediate injuries he sustained, raising serious concerns about emergency healthcare response in the country. Chair of the committee, Agyeman Badu Akosa, said findings from the autopsy s...
NHIA CEO sets out key pillars for strengthening Ghana’s health system
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Victor Asare Bampoe, has outlined three fundamental pillars he believes are essential to strengthening Ghana’s health system: policy consistency, fiscal discipline, and sustainable financing.
Checks reveal young women with deadly ‘silent’ heart risk
Simple checks are spotting young women with silent heart issues that puts them at risk of their heart stopping suddenly, known as sudden cardiac death (SCD), say UK researchers.
Veep Opoku-Agyemang calls for health sector overhaul as she pushes training reform
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for broad reforms in Ghana’s health sector, saying better training, stronger technical support and improved public engagement are critical to improving healthcare delivery.
US delegation praises Peace and Love Hospital’s breast cancer care efforts in Ghana
A delegation from the United States has praised the efforts of Ghana’s leading breast cancer treatment centre, describing the work being done at Peace and Love Hospital as “inspirational” and critical to the fight against breast cancer across Africa and the African diaspora.
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Charles Amissah’s death: Headlines blaming only health workers miss the bigger picture – GMA President [Listen]
Ghana Medical Association (GMA) President, Dr Ernest Yorke, has called for broader reforms in Ghana’s healthcare system following the findings of the investigative report into the death of engineer Charles Amissah. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Dr Yorke said public discussions around the report shou...
Korle Bu rejects reports casting doubt on credibility of Central Laboratory services
Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has moved to reassure the public over the credibility of results generated by its Central Laboratory following reports in sections of the media questioning the reliability of its diagnostic services.
How worried should we be about hantavirus?
The outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship carrying passengers from across the world is a situation that authorities say they are taking incredibly seriously. Three passengers have died either on board or after travelling on the ship, which set sail from Argentina a month ago. Three others were evacuated from the ship...
Road accidents and injuries draining Ghana’s economy says Ambulance Service CEO
Experts are warning of an escalating injury crisis in Ghana with road crash injuries costing the country 8.2% of its GDP.
GMA criticises handling of Amissah death probe, cites risks to doctors’ safety
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed concern over the public identification of medical professionals cited in an investigative report into the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah, warning that the move has exposed doctors to public hostility and personal risk. The reaction follows a directive fro...
Resign if you can’t cope — Health Committee chair tells medical staff after Amissah probe
The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Mark Kurt Nawaane, has urged medical professionals who are unable to cope with the demands of their work to resign, following findings from a parliamentary probe into the death of a patient, Charles Amissah. “If you are a medical professional and you are tired of the work,...
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Charles Amissah’s death: This should serve as a warning – Doctor on conduct of health workers [Listen]
Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, says the findings of the investigative report into the death of engineer Charles Amissah should serve as a warning to health professionals to uphold ethical standards in their work. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Dr Nawaane noted that t...