The Ministry of Health (MoH) has instructed the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to conduct a thorough investigation and submit a report within 30 days regarding an alleged incident of patient abandonment in Gomoa Ojobi, Central Region.
The investigation was prompted by a video circulating on social media since June 13, 2024, showing a woman wrapped in sheets and reportedly left in a bush. Allegations suggest involvement of an ambulance from Winneba’s Trauma and Specialist Hospital.
Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye issued a formal directive on June 14, 2024, emphasizing the urgency of the investigation and the need for transparency. Public outcry over the video has sparked concern about patient care and ambulance services in the region.
The GHS confirmed the commencement of a thorough investigation on the same day, acknowledging public demands for accountability. Dr. Okoe Boye reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to promptly addressing the issue and ensuring healthcare standards and patient safety are upheld in Ghana.
The MoH’s swift response aims to address public concerns effectively and restore confidence in healthcare services, pending the investigation’s findings.
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