The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has finally taken action on it errant health professionals who negligently looked on for a precious life to be lost.
The premier hospital has interdicted four of its staff, who reportedly refused to provide emergency medical care to a 29–year old, Charles Amissah, a victim of hit- and-run who later succumb to death.
The affected staff are two doctors and two nurses, and have been relieved of their jobs until further notice.
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, was reported to be one of the leading hospitals, Amissah was rushed to, for medical attention. However, he was refused care because the professionals on duty said there was no bed to admit him on.
Two other big hospitals—- the Ridge Hospital also known as Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Police Hospital, are also accused of rejecting the deceased when he was brought there. The same reason of no bed syndrome was given.
While pressure mounts on the two to take actions, Korle-Bu has taken the lead, saying it decision is in line with established administrative procedures.
A statement signed by management on Monday February 23, said a committee has been put in place to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to the refusal and the unfortunate death of the victim.
According to management “Pending the outcome of the committee’s work, the Board and Management call on all persons connected the matter to cooperate fully with the committee to ensure a fair and transparent inquiry”.
As Ghana’s topmost referral centre, the hospital said it “remains committed to transparency, accountability and the delivery of quality healthcare services, further information will be communicated upon completion of the investigation”.
Amissah, an engineer at Promasidor Ghana Limited, died following a hit-and-run accident at the Circle Overpass in Accra, on February 6, 2026.
After sustaining severe shoulder injuries, he was attended to by EMS, who stabilized him and prepared him for hospital transfer.
Amissah was turned away by the three major hospitals, due to lack of available beds.
Attempts to transfer him further were refused by hospital staff, despite warnings from the ambulance team that moving him could be fatal.
While still at Korle Bu, Amissah suffered cardiac arrest. CPR was administered but proved unsuccessful, and he was later certified dead. His body was transported to the mortuary, with the EMS team returning to base in the early hours of February 7.
His family and friends had earlier pronounced him missing after he did not return home.
A picture of him was circulated on the internet to no avail. It was later it was announced he was rather involved in an accident but due to circumstances beyond his control, he tragically lost his life
Many on both traditional and social media condemned the actions of the hospitals for their inhumane action. Days on the other two hospitals are yet to take action or announce any of such to the public.
By Gifty Boateng