The investigative committee set up to examine findings from the The Fourth Estate documentary titled “Medical Kalabule” has submitted its report to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
The committee, constituted in January 2026, was tasked with conducting an independent inquiry into allegations of unethical medical practices at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The report was formally received by the Deputy Minister, Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, on behalf of the sector minister.
Presenting the findings, Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Dr Inua Yusuf, disclosed that a Senior Resident Surgeon at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Dr Stephen Marboah Kusi, allegedly took money directly from a patient to procure Gigli saws for an amputation procedure—an act the committee says breaches professional standards.
“We wish to recommend that Dr Kusi of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital should be taken through disciplinary procedure in accordance with due process and the rules of natural justice,” he stated.
“We’re informed that Ridge Hospital has initiated the process, but the act can be subject to other breaches. So, we’re making this in cognisance of the fact that the act could attract sanctions,” he added.
The committee also confirmed transactions involving payments in foreign currency linked to Axis Pharmacy for implants and other surgical items, raising concerns about compliance with standard procedures.
“We’re also recommending that the appropriate institutions should be invited to do further investigations into the payments of dollars into the Axis account by a client instead of Ghana cedis,” the chairman noted.
In addition, the committee proposed reforms within the health sector, including capacity-building measures.
“We further recommend that the Health Ministry should institute mandatory orientation programmes for neurosurgeons and other staff,” he said.
The committee further disclosed that efforts to engage The Fourth Estate during the inquiry were unsuccessful.
Alhaji Dr Inua Yusuf emphasised the need for systemic reforms, stating that a robust framework must be established to address challenges surrounding the procurement of implants and other medical supplies within Ghana’s healthcare system.
The report is expected to guide further action by the Ministry of Health and relevant regulatory bodies as they work to address concerns raised in the documentary and strengthen accountability in the sector.
