The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has constituted a committee to investigate the death of a pregnant woman at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, following growing public concern over the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The woman, identified as Abigail Opoku, reportedly died on Sunday, April 26, after allegedly being denied a caesarean section due to a lack of available beds in the recovery ward.
In a statement issued on April 29, the Directorate said it was treating the matter with “utmost seriousness” and had initiated a full-scale inquiry.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic loss,” the statement said.
According to the Directorate, the investigative committee is made up of representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Regional Coordinating Council, and the Office of the Attorney-General.
The committee has been tasked to conduct a “thorough, objective, and transparent” review of the circumstances leading to the death and to submit findings and recommendations for public disclosure.
Health authorities have appealed for calm and urged the public to allow due process to take its course without interference.
The Health Services reaffirmed its commitment to patient safety and the delivery of quality healthcare, particularly for mothers and children.
