An investigative committee has identified multiple health professionals at three major Accra hospitals for allegedly failing to provide timely emergency care to Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer, whose death on February 6, 2026, has been described as avoidable. The Akosa Committee’s findings, released recently, also highlight significant inconsistencies and competence issues within the National Ambulance Service’s emergency response protocols.
Context of the Incident
Charles Amissah, an engineer with Promasidor Ghana Limited, was involved in a hit-and-run incident near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Overpass in Accra. Following initial attendance by the National Ambulance Service, Amissah faced critical delays and alleged failures in receiving necessary medical attention as his condition deteriorated.
Committee’s Findings on Emergency Response
The Akosa Committee, chaired by Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa, detailed severe shortcomings in the emergency medical services provided. The report specifically noted that emergency medical technicians involved in Amissah’s case lacked essential training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, and advanced trauma life support.
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