By Savannah Pokuaah Duah
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inaugurated a seven-member Investigation Committee to probe alleged unethical medical practices, commonly referred to as medical kalabule, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge).
According to a press release issued by the Ministry, the Committee was constituted by the Minister for Health, to ensure accountability and strengthen ethical standards within Ghana’s healthcare system.
The Committee is chaired by Alhaji Dr. (Pharm) Inua Yusuf, Esq., Head and Director of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Health, and comprises representatives from teaching hospitals, professional bodies, regulatory institutions, and civil society organisations.
Its mandate includes conducting a comprehensive and independent inquiry into the incidents at the two hospitals and assessing the effectiveness of existing governance, oversight, and control systems to prevent unethical and unauthorized practices.
The Committee has been directed to submit its final report and recommendations to the Ministry of Health by 10th February, 2026.
The Ministry of Health has assured the public of its full cooperation with the Committee and reiterated its commitment to restoring public confidence and upholding ethical standards in the delivery of healthcare across the country.
