Central Regional Health Directorate Investigates Maternal Death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital

The Central Regional Health Directorate has launched an investigation into a 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 its condolences to the bereaved family and all those affected by the tragedy.

The Directorate described the death of the mother as a painful loss, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a thorough investigation into the matter.

A special investigative committee has been formed to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The committee includes 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.

In its statement, the Directorate emphasized that the committee’s mandate is to conduct a thorough, objective, and transparent review of the incident. The committee will also make its findings and recommendations public after the investigation, promoting transparency and helping to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The Health Directorate reiterated its commitment to patient safety, quality healthcare delivery, and the well-being of all patients, particularly mothers and children.

It called for calm among residents of the Central Region and the public, urging that the investigative process be allowed to proceed without interference in order to ensure a fair, credible, and accurate outcome.

The Directorate pledged to keep the public informed about the progress of the investigation and assured that appropriate measures would be taken based on the findings.