Committee begins inquiry into alleged care failure in Kasoa maternal case.
The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has launched a formal probe into the death of a pregnant woman at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, following mounting public concern over the circumstances surrounding the case.
The woman, identified as Abigail Opoku, is reported to have died on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The incident has drawn widespread attention, with claims that she could not undergo a caesarean section due to the unavailability of beds in the facility’s recovery ward.
In response, regional health authorities say an independent committee has been established to examine what transpired. Officials indicate that the inquiry will scrutinise both clinical decisions and system-level factors that may have contributed to the outcome.
“The Central Regional Health Directorate wishes to inform the general public that it has become aware of the unfortunate maternal death that occurred at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic loss,” the statement said.
The committee draws membership from key institutions, including the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, alongside representatives from the Regional Coordinating Council, the Attorney-General’s Department and the Regional Health Directorate.
Health officials say the team has been mandated to conduct a comprehensive and impartial review and will present findings that are expected to inform both administrative action and possible reforms within the system.
Authorities have also urged the public to remain calm as the process unfolds, emphasising the need to allow investigators to work without external pressure.
The Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding patient welfare and improving standards of care, particularly in maternal health services, as scrutiny intensifies over conditions in public health facilities.
The statement was signed by the Central Regional Director of Health Service, Alberta Adjebeng Biritwum-Nyarko.
