Gifty Amoakowaa has filed a lawsuit at the High Court against Peace and Love Hospital, alleging that the installation of CCTV cameras in medical consultation and examination rooms—specifically those used for physical breast examinations—violates her constitutional rights.
The legal action, brought under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, seeks to enforce her fundamental human rights, including the right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality within the doctor-patient relationship.
In her application, Amoakowaa contends that placing surveillance cameras in areas designated for intimate medical procedures constitutes a direct breach of her privacy and dignity, citing Articles 15 and 18(2) of the Constitution. She also references Section 167 and the Sixth Schedule of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), particularly the Patients’ Charter, which emphasizes the confidential nature of medical consultations.
She further claims that the practice has caused her psychological trauma, emotional distress, and ongoing anxiety, describing the surveillance as an unjustifiable intrusion into her most private medical experiences.
The plaintiff is asking the court to grant several forms of relief, including:
- A declaration that the use of CCTV cameras in breast examination rooms is unconstitutional and unlawful;
2. An order for the immediate removal of all surveillance equipment from consulting and examination rooms across all Peace and Love Hospital facilities;
3. A directive that the hospital delete and refrain from storing or distributing any footage relating to her;
4. An award of general damages for the psychological and emotional harm caused;
5. Reimbursement of legal costs associated with the lawsuit.
The notice to the court states that the application is supported by an affidavit outlining detailed grounds for the claim.
It also notes that the applicant reserves the right to request further orders the court may consider just.
