Health Minister forms investigation committee to probe alleged unethical practices at Korle Bu and Ridge hospitals

The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has constituted a seven-member investigation committee to look into allegations of unethical medical practices at two of Ghana’s premier healthcare institutions: Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge).

A statement released on Thursday, January 29, said the committee will be chaired by Alhaji Dr (Pharm) Inua Yusuf, Head and Director of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Health.

It comprises distinguished professionals from diverse fields relevant to the health sector, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to the inquiry. The members include:

• Dr Eric Kofi Ngyedu, CEO of Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Dean of CEOs for Teaching Hospitals
• Dr Adam Abass, Neurosurgeon at Tamale Teaching Hospital and President of the Ghana Academy of Neurosurgeons
• Dr George Sabblah, Deputy CEO (Technical Operations) of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and FDA representative on the committee
• Dr Nicholas Adjabu, Biomedical Engineer from the Biomedical Engineering Unit, Ministry of Health
• Dr Frederick Kwarteng, Representative of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and Head of Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics as well as Accident and Emergency at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
• Professor John Osae-Kwapong, Democracy and Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana and representative of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

The committee’s key objectives are twofold: first, to conduct a comprehensive and independent inquiry into the allegations of unethical medical conduct at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge); and second, to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of existing governance, oversight, and control systems designed to prevent unethical and unauthorised practices within these health facilities.

The Health Minister has instructed the committee to submit its final report and recommendations to the Ministry of Health by February 10, 2026, signalling the urgency of addressing these concerns.

According to the statement, the Ministry of Health assured the public of its full cooperation with the committee, emphasising its “unwavering commitment to upholding ethical standards and restoring public confidence in Ghana’s healthcare system.”

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