The Central Regional Health Directorate has launched an investigation into a reported maternal death at the Mother and Child Hospital.
In a statement dated Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Directorate expressed condolences to the bereaved family, describing the incident as “a profoundly painful event” that is being treated with “the utmost seriousness and concern.”
A multi-agency committee has been constituted to probe the circumstances surrounding the death. The team includes representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Regional Coordinating Council, and the Attorney-General’s office.
According to the statement, the committee has been tasked to conduct a “thorough, objective, and transparent review,” with findings to be made public upon completion.
The Directorate assured the public of its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare, particularly for mothers and children, and urged calm as investigations proceed.
Read below the statement
