The family of the late engineer, Charles Amissah, has expressed satisfaction with the findings of the investigative committee that examined the circumstances surrounding his death, but is calling for disciplinary measures against those found culpable.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, May 6, following the release of the “No Bed Syndrome” report, Dr. Matilda Amissah, sister of the deceased, acknowledged that while revisiting the details was painful, the findings represented a significant step toward accountability.
“We are grieving; it will not bring Charles Amissah back, but we hope that disciplinary action will be taken by the relevant bodies. Yes, we are satisfied with the recommendations of the report,” she stated. Dr. Amissah added that the publication of the report had reopened emotional wounds for the family.
“I am not very good. I am very sad. It reminds me of all that happened previously,” she added.
Despite the grief, she commended the investigative committee for what she described as a thorough and professional job. She praised committee chairman Agyeman Badu Akosa and his team for their dedication in establishing the facts surrounding her brother’s death.
She also expressed appreciation to the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and the Ministry of Health for treating the matter with urgency and national importance. “The investigative committee has done excellent work. We appreciate the professionalism, commitment and dedication throughout the entire pursuit of the truth,” she said.
The family’s reaction follows the release of the committee’s findings, which concluded that Charles Amissah’s death after a hit-and-run incident earlier this year could potentially have been prevented with timely medical intervention. The report has since renewed calls for reforms in emergency healthcare delivery and greater accountability within the health system.
Source: Abigail Arthur
