Source: Africa Publicity
The Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital in the Central Region of Ghana is being investigated by health authorities over the death of a pregnant woman.
Ghana Health Service’s Central Regional Health Director formed a committee to probe the death of the pregnant woman at the hospital.
The woman, Abigail Opoku, reportedly died at the Mother and Child Hospital on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
It is alleged that she died after being denied a caesarean section as a result of lack of beds in the recovery ward.
In a statement dated April 29, 2026, the Health Directorate says the case was being treated with “utmost seriousness.”
According to the statement, a dedicated committee has been set up to conduct a full investigation.
It says “The Central Regional Health Directorate wishes to inform the general public that it has become aware of the unfortunate maternal death that occurred at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic loss.”
The committee comprises representatives from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Trauma and Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Regional Coordinating Council, and the Office of the Attorney-General.
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