The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has referred the investigation into the tragic incident at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, where a patient was allegedly abandoned, leading to her death to both the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Attorney General’s Department for further scrutiny.
This decision comes after an initial investigation by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) found evidence of misconduct.
According to the Ministry’s statement, “The committee has also recommended that the said staff be sanctioned by the Ghana Health Service through Internal Disciplinary Procedures.”
However, given the severity of the incident, the Ministry believes more rigorous action is necessary.
“In light of the gravity of the issue captured in the report, involving the loss of life, further investigations should be carried out by the Honourable Attorney-General and Minister for Justice.”
The Ministry has formally requested the Attorney General’s assistance to “initiate an investigation into the case to determine the culpability or otherwise of the affected staff and take any further action deemed appropriate.”
Concurrently, the matter has been reported to the CID for criminal investigation.
Below is the release:
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