The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) says it has initiated investigation into reports that a patient was left in the bush near Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region.
The woman, who reportedly suffered from broken legs and mental illness after an accident, was allegedly discharged from Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital after two months and transported via ambulance to Gomoa Ojobi, which she claimed was her hometown.
According to residents, they saw the ambulance drop off the woman but did not intervene, assuming she was being met by caregivers.
However, unconfirmed reports suggest she was later found unresponsive and died.
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General Secretary of the GMA, Dr. Richard Selormey, speaking on HOT EDITION on 3FM, June 17, indicated that the Association has also began its independent investigations into the matter.
“We have also commenced processes to investigate the matter. Currently we are liaising with our regional members and all those involved to get a comprehensive understanding of the matter.
We want to be able to contribute to the pool of output and advice that will come to the Health Ministry,” he revealed.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye has given the Ghana Health Service 30 days to investigate and submit a report on the incident.
The Medical Director of the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba has submitted and incident report to the Director-General of Ghana Health Service.
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