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The Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has assured Ghanaians that the government is committed to addressing the persistent “no bed syndrome” in public hospitals by upgrading healthcare facilities nationwide.
Her statement follows the tragic death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah, who reportedly died after being turned away from three major hospitals in Accra- Ridge Hospital, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, and the Police Hospital due to a lack of available beds, following a hit-and-run accident on February 6, 2026.
Speaking in Parliament in response to a statement by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Dr. Ayensu-Danquah expressed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the nation, describing the incident as a “never event” — a medical term for an occurrence that should never happen.
The Deputy Minister, a trained trauma surgeon, emphasised that no one should die in such circumstances and said the Ministry of Health is working with relevant agencies to investigate the incident and prevent similar tragedies. She reiterated that the government is committed to upgrading healthcare infrastructure and emergency services to ensure all citizens receive timely and adequate care, promising that the “no bed syndrome” will soon be eradicated.
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