By Ashiadey Dotse
A committee set up to investigate the death of Charles Amissah has concluded that he died as a result of medical neglect rather than injuries sustained in the accident that initially knocked him down.
The 29-year-old engineer, who worked with Promasidor Ghana Limited, was involved in a hit-and-run incident at the Circle Overpass on February 6, 2026. He was reportedly stabilised at the scene by emergency responders before being taken to hospital for further treatment.
However, the committee found that he was turned away by several health facilities, including the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Police Hospital.
According to the report, repeated referrals and delays in admitting him worsened his condition. He later suffered a cardiac arrest at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Presenting its findings on Wednesday, May 6, the committee said none of the hospitals provided the immediate emergency care required at the critical stage.
“The pathology confirms that this was a slow death from medical neglect and not from instant trauma. If there had been timely intervention at any of these facilities, Charles Amissah would have survived,” the committee stated.
Following the report, the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has interdicted two doctors and two nurses over their alleged roles in the incident, while further investigations continue.
The case has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s emergency healthcare system, particularly the practice of turning away critically ill patients due to capacity or administrative challenges.
Health experts say the findings highlight the urgent need to improve hospital response systems and ensure that emergency cases receive immediate attention to prevent avoidable deaths.
