Savannah Regional Health Directorate (SRHD) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced it will update the public on the progress of efforts to locate the baby and to conclude investigations into the matter.

The SRHD said it will continue to work closely with the Ghana Police Service in the search for the baby.

The incident occurred on Thursday, June 11, 2026, when a newborn disappeared from East Gonja Municipal Hospital, Salaga.

The Directorate renewed its appeal to members of the public who may have any information that could assist with the investigation to come forward and share it with the nearest police station, the SRHD, or the East Gonja Municipal Hospital.

It said all information provided will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

It cited that, all hospitals, child welfare clinics, and Community Health Officers (CHOs) across the country have been asked to remain on alert for any mother, baby pair whose circumstances appear suspicious and to promptly report such cases to the nearest police station for investigation.

The SRHD said the staff responsible for the baby’s care prior to her disappearance have been arraigned before the Tamale High Court and are currently facing criminal proceedings. The statement revealed that, in accordance with the GHS Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures, the staff in question have been interdicted pending the outcome of the case.

The Regional Director of Health Services has also constituted a seven‑member investigation committee to examine the circumstances surrounding the loss of the baby, recommend appropriate disciplinary action where necessary, and propose corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in future.

It further noted that, psychological support has been arranged for the baby’s parents as they go through this difficult time.

The GHS reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to providing timely, high‑quality and comprehensive healthcare to all clients and to upholding the highest standards of safety and accountability across its facilities.

The statement said GHS and security services will continue to keep the public informed about significant developments as investigations progress.

The statement was signed and issued by Dr John Ekow Otoo, Regional Director of Health Services, Savannah Region, who extended the Directorate’s deepest sympathies to the baby’s parents and family during this difficult period.