GHS probes maternal death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital

The Central Regional Health Directorate has launched an investigation into the reported maternal death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital.

In a statement issued yesterday, the Directorate expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved family and all those affected by the tragedy.

It described the death of a mother as a painful loss and assured the public that the matter was being treated with the seriousness it deserves.

According to the statement, a special investigative committee has been constituted to examine the circumstances leading to the death.

The committee is made up of representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Central Regional Co-ordinating Council, and the Attorney-General’s Office.

The Directorate said the committee had been tasked to carry out a thorough, objective and transparent review of the incident.

It added that findings and recommendations of the committee would be made public after the investigations, to promote transparency and help prevent similar occurrences in future.

The Health Directorate further assured residents of the Central Region and the general public of its continued commitment to patient safety, quality healthcare delivery and the well-being of all patients, especially mothers and children.

It also appealed for calm and urged the public to allow the investigative process to proceed without interference to ensure a fair, credible and accurate outcome.

 

 

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