We are committed to addressing no bed syndrome – Deputy Health Minister, Grace Ayensu-Danquah
The Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has reaffirmed the government’s determination to address the long-standing “no bed syndrome” in public hospitals by strengthening and expanding healthcare facilities across the country.
Her remarks come in the wake of the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah, who allegedly lost his life after being denied admission at three major hospitals in Accra — Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, and Police Hospital — due to a shortage of beds following a hit-and-run accident on February 6, 2026.
Contributing to a statement made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin on the floor of Parliament, Prof. Ayensu-Danquah expressed deep sorrow over the incident. She conveyed her sincere condolences to the bereaved family, friends of the deceased, and the nation at large, describing the loss as deeply regrettable.
Drawing on her professional background as a trained trauma surgeon and consultant, the Deputy Minister characterised the incident as a “never event” a medical term used to describe an occurrence that should not happen under any circumstances. She stressed that such a tragedy is unacceptable and must never be repeated.
Prof. Ayensu-Danquah underscored that no individual should die under such conditions and assured Parliament that the Ministry of Health is working closely with relevant institutions to fully investigate the matter and implement measures to prevent similar incidents.
She further pledged that the government is committed to making the “no bed syndrome” a thing of the past by investing in improved healthcare infrastructure and enhancing emergency response systems nationwide to guarantee prompt and adequate medical care for all Ghanaians.
