By Savannah Pokuaah Duah
The Ministry of Health has taken note of an investigative report published by The Fourth Estate media house on the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge, which has been widely circulated on social media.
In a statement issued on Monday, January 19, 2026 the Ministry expressed sympathy with patients and relatives who may have been subjected to any form of unprofessional conduct in health facilities across the country, reiterating government’s commitment to reducing the stress and financial burden patients face in accessing healthcare.
The Ministry, however, said it was deeply concerned and surprised by some of the revelations contained in the report, describing the issues raised as serious and deserving of thorough examination.
Consequently, the Ministry of Health, under the leadership of the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh , is constituting an investigative committee to look into the matter. The committee is expected to submit its findings within fourteen (14) working days.
The Ministry has also called for the full cooperation of all relevant stakeholders, including The Fourth Estate, to help unravel the facts and provide additional details necessary to ensure accountability and improve service delivery within the country’s health system.
The statement was signed by Tony Goodman, Head of Health Training Institutions and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health.
