The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA), has launched a full-scale investigation into the alleged refusal of emergency care that reportedly led to the death of 29-year-old Mr. Charles Amissah.
The agency in a statement issued on February 16 said it is treating the incident with utmost seriousness.
HeFRA, which is mandated under the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 to regulate and ensure quality healthcare delivery in Ghana, says it is determined to establish the facts surrounding the incident.
In the statement, the agency further assured the family of the deceased and the general public that the investigation will be thorough and transparent and findings from the probe will be submitted to the sector minister upon completion.
‘‘The attention of the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has been drawn to a deeply distressing incident involving the tragic death of a 29-year-old man, Mr. Charles Amissah, following an alleged delay in accessing emergency medical care. HeFRA views these allegations with utmost seriousness. In light of this, the Agency has immediately initiated a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event. HeFRA is determined to get to the bottom of this matter.’’ the statement said.
HeFRA also warned that it will not hesitate to sanction any health facility found to have breached regulations governing emergency healthcare services.
‘‘The Agency assures the family of the deceased and the general public that investigations will be thorough and transparent. The report of the investigations upon completion including the findings will be communicated to the sector minister,’’ it said.
The agency has extended its condolences to the family of Mr. Amissah as investigations continue.
Mr Ammisah is said to have been carried by personnel of the National Ambulance Service, to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. Korle Bu teaching Hospital and others for treatment after being knocked down from his motorbike by a hit and run driver, but could not access care because the nurses said there were no beds to put him on.
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By Sarah Apenkroh
