HeFRA probes 3 hospitals refusal of emergency care in patient’s death

The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has launched a full-scale investigation into the alleged refusal of emergency medical care that reportedly led to the death of a 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah.

Mr. Amissah died after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident at the Nkrumah Circle Overpass on February 6, 2026.

Reports indicate that although he was stabilised by Emergency Medical Technicians from the National Ambulance Service, he was allegedly denied admission at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and the Police Hospital due to the unavailability of beds.

In a statement issued on February 16, 2026, HeFRA described the incident as deeply distressing and said it views the allegations with utmost seriousness.

The Agency, mandated under the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829), said it is determined to get to the bottom of the matter.

HeFRA assured the family of the deceased and the general public that investigations would be thorough and transparent, adding that the findings would be communicated to the sector minister upon completion.

The Agency further stated that it would not hesitate to sanction any health facility found to have violated regulatory provisions relating to emergency healthcare services.

HeFRA also extended its condolences to the family of Mr. Charles Amissah.

Read Full Statement Below:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HeFRA LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED REFUSAL OF EMERGENCY CARE LEADING TO DEATH OF A ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT VICTIM

The attention of the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has been drawn to a deeply distressing incident involving the tragic death of a 29-year-old man, Mr. Charles Amissah, following an alleged delay in accessing emergency medical care.

HeFRA views these allegations with utmost seriousness. As the statutory regulatory body mandated by the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829) to ensure the provision of quality and accessible healthcare in Ghana, the Agency has a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of healthcare provision including emergency response across all health facilities. ln light of this, the Agency has immediately initiated a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.

HeFRA is determined to get to the bottom of this matter. The Agency assures the family of the deceased and the general public that investigations will be thorough and transparent. The report of the investigations upon completion including the findings will be communicated to the sector minister.

Meanwhile, HeFRA will not hesitate to sanction any health facility found to have violated any regulatory provision relating to emergency healthcare services. HeFRA extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Charles Amissah during this difficult time.