Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has interdicted two doctors and two nurses following allegations that they failed to provide emergency care to a hit-and-run victim who later died.
The decision, announced in a statement by the hospital, comes after public concern over the circumstances surrounding the death of 29-year-old Charles Amissah, an employee of Promasidor Ghana Limited.
According to reports, Amissah sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident on February 6, 2026, near the Circle Overpass in Accra. He was initially attended to by emergency medical personnel and transported to seek further treatment at major health facilities in the capital.
However, he was reportedly unable to gain admission at the Police Hospital, the Ridge Hospital, and later Korle Bu, allegedly due to the unavailability of beds.
While at Korle Bu, Amissah’s condition deteriorated and he went into cardiac arrest. Although medical staff attempted resuscitation, he was pronounced dead.
Hospital management has since set up an internal committee to investigate the incident and determine whether emergency care protocols were breached. The four staff members implicated have been relieved of their duties pending the outcome of the inquiry.
The case has reignited debate over emergency response systems and the persistent “no bed syndrome” confronting health facilities across the country. Hospital authorities have pledged to ensure a thorough investigation and assured the public that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.