The Ghana Medical Association has expressed concern over the inclusion of doctors’ names in the Ministerial Investigative Committee’s report into the death of Charles Amissah, warning that public attention is being diverted from broader systemic failures within Ghana’s emergency healthcare system.
In a statement issued to members on May 7, 2026, the Association acknowledged that the committee’s findings highlighted major weaknesses in emergency care delivery across the country.
According to the GMA, the report identified “significant systemic weaknesses and longstanding gaps in emergency care delivery in Ghana.”
However, the Association argued that publicly identifying health professionals who were on duty during the incident has shifted media focus away from the institutional and structural challenges facing the healthcare sector.
“The naming of health workers has resulted in attention and attacks on these named individuals rather than the wider systemic issues,” the statement noted.
The statement was jointly signed by GMA President Ernest Yorke and General Secretary Richard Selormey.
The Association disclosed that it would immediately begin processes to obtain an official copy of the report in order to fully review its findings and recommendations before determining its next course of action.
Charles Amissah’s death sparked widespread public concern and led the Health Minister to establish a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify possible lapses in care.
Although the Ministry of Health is yet to officially release the full report, the GMA confirmed that the committee recommended urgent reforms aimed at improving emergency healthcare delivery in Ghana.
The Association stressed that while it supports accountability and high professional standards, any disciplinary action arising from the matter must follow due process and be conducted fairly.
According to the GMA, disciplinary measures should be “fair, transparent, evidence-based, and consistent with due process.”
The Association also assured members that it would provide support to any health professional facing disciplinary proceedings linked to the case.
“We will provide appropriate support to any member who may be subject to disciplinary proceedings arising from this matter, in line with our mandate to protect the welfare, rights and professional integrity of our members,” the statement added.
The GMA further urged doctors and other health professionals to remain calm and avoid public commentary or speculation that could prejudice ongoing processes or damage the reputations of colleagues involved.
It pledged continued engagement with affected members and relevant authorities while promising to keep its membership updated on developments surrounding the matter.
“Let us remain united, focused, and committed to improving emergency care in Ghana while safeguarding justice and fairness for all health professionals,” the statement concluded.
