The Ghana Medical Association has called for fairness, transparency, and due process following the release of the ministerial investigative committee’s report into the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah.
In a statement signed by President Prof. Dr. Ernest Yorke and General Secretary Dr. Richard Selormey, the Association acknowledged that the report had uncovered “significant systemic weaknesses and longstanding gaps in emergency care delivery in Ghana.”
The Association said the findings highlighted the urgent need for sustained reforms in the country’s emergency healthcare system, including improvements in referral pathways, staffing levels, equipment availability, and accountability mechanisms.
“These findings further reinforce the need for sustained investment in emergency systems, referral pathways, staffing, equipment, and accountability structures across our health facilities rather than ad-hoc measures,” the statement said.
However, the GMA expressed concern over the public naming of doctors who were on duty at the time of the incident, warning that the focus of public debate had shifted from systemic healthcare failures to personal attacks on individual health workers.
“While the Association supports accountability and the highest standards of professional practice, we also believe that any such processes must be fair, transparent, evidence-based, and consistent with due process,” the statement stressed.
The Association disclosed that it would obtain an official copy of the report to study its recommendations before determining its next course of action.
It also pledged support for members who may face disciplinary proceedings arising from the matter, while urging doctors to remain calm and avoid speculation that could prejudice ongoing processes.
