The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid an unannounced visit to the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital following the death of a 27-year-old pregnant woman, Abigail Opoku, an incident that has sparked public outrage and renewed concerns about emergency maternal healthcare delivery in Ghana.
The surprise inspection formed part of efforts by the Ministry of Health to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, engage hospital authorities and frontline health workers, and assess operational challenges affecting healthcare delivery at the facility.
Abigail Opoku reportedly died in April 2026 after allegedly being denied an emergency caesarean section due to the lack of available recovery beds.
The incident has since generated widespread public concern, with family members and sections of the public demanding accountability over what they describe as possible medical negligence and systemic failures within the healthcare system.
During the visit, Hon. Akandoh toured critical departments of the hospital, interacted with medical staff, and assessed infrastructure and logistical constraints affecting emergency response services.
The Minister stressed the need for professionalism, efficiency, and prompt emergency care in all health facilities, noting that maternal healthcare must remain a top national priority.
He assured the bereaved family and the public that the Ministry of Health would ensure a thorough review of the incident and collaborate with the appropriate authorities to determine the facts surrounding the case.
Hon. Akandoh further indicated that measures would be introduced to strengthen maternal and neonatal healthcare services across the country to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The visit highlights the Ministry’s renewed commitment to improving healthcare standards, addressing systemic challenges in emergency care delivery, and restoring public confidence in Ghana’s health sector.