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The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Mark Kurt Nawaane, has urged medical professionals who are unable to cope with the demands of their work to resign, following findings from a parliamentary probe into the death of a patient, Charles Amissah.
“If you are a medical professional and you are tired of the work, you probably have to resign. I’m telling you,” Nawaane said, stressing that Ghana’s healthcare system depends on ethical commitment and professionalism.
His remarks came after a three-member investigative committee, chaired by Agyeman Badu Akosah, presented its report to the parliamentary committee. The report recommended disciplinary action against several health workers for alleged breaches of professional duty in handling Amissah’s case, which followed a medical emergency.
Nawaane commended the investigative team for what he described as a more transparent approach, particularly its decision to identify individuals involved in the case.
“Immediately we started and mentioned medical negligence and even started coming up with names, and I said thank God, this is a step forward,” he said.
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He contrasted the report with previous investigations that focused largely on health facilities rather than individual responsibility, describing the shift as critical in tackling medical negligence.
“Now we are saying that it is beyond just a facility. It is the individuals,” he added.
Ethics and professional standards
The committee chair emphasised that medical practitioners must adhere strictly to professional ethics, including seeking support when confronted with complex cases.
“If you are ready to work, please, there are ethics. If you can’t do something, you call your colleague doctor, your senior doctor,” he said.
The comments come amid growing scrutiny of healthcare delivery standards in Ghana, with patient safety and accountability increasingly at the centre of public debate.
The committee’s recommendations are expected to inform further action by relevant health authorities.
