The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has set up a committee to investigate the death of a pregnant woman at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital in the Central Region.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, April 26, involved Abigail Opoku, who was reportedly denied a caesarean section due to the unavailability of beds in the recovery ward.
The case has since triggered concerns over the recurring “no bed syndrome” in public health facilities, with claims that the delay in care contributed to her death.
In a statement issued on April 29, the Central Regional Health Directorate said it had “constituted a dedicated investigative committee” to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident.
It added that the committee has been tasked to conduct “a thorough, objective, and transparent review of the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.”
According to the statement, the committee comprises representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Regional Coordinating Council, and the Attorney-General’s office.
The Directorate assured the public that findings from the probe will be made public to ensure transparency and help prevent future occurrences.
It also appealed for calm, urging the public to allow due process to take its course for a credible outcome.
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Those responsible for her death should be questioned and charge .You can't ignore a woman in labour for hours.