The Central Regional Health Directorate has constituted an investigative committee to probe a reported maternal death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital.

In a statement, the Directorate said it had become aware of the unfortunate incident and expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and all those affected by the loss. 

It described the death of a mother as painful event and assured the public that the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness.

According to the statement, the committee has been tasked to conduct a thorough, objective, and transparent review of the circumstances surrounding the incident. 

The team comprises representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Regional Coordinating Council, and the Attorney-General’s Office.

The Directorate noted that findings and recommendations from the investigation will be made public upon completion, in the interest of transparency and to guide measures aimed at preventing future occurrences.

It further assured residents of the Central Region and the general public of its commitment to patient safety, quality healthcare delivery, and the well-being of all patients, particularly mothers and children.

The Directorate also appealed for calm and urged the public to allow the investigative process to proceed without interference to ensure a fair and credible outcome.