The Ministry of Health has taken note of an investigative report published by The Fourth Estate media house, on the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge which has since been circulated widely on various social media platforms.
The Ministry in a press statement sympathized with patients and relatives who may have been subjected to any form of unprofessional conduct in any health facility across the country.
According to the statement issued Accra by Tony Goodman, Spokesperson & Head, Health Training Institutions, the “Government remains committed to reducing the stress and financial burden patients face in accessing healthcare, but they are however, deeply concerned and surprised by some of the revelations contained in the report.
In view of this, “the Ministry considers the issues raised as serious and deserving of thorough examination”.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Health is in the process of constituting an investigative committee to look into the matter.
The committee is expected to submit its report within fourteen (14) working days.
The Ministry expects the full cooperation of all relevant stakeholders, including The Fourth Estate, to help unravel the facts and provide additional details necessary to ensure accountability and improve service delivery within our health system.
