Central Region Investigates Maternal Death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital

The Central Regional Health Directorate has launched an investigation into a maternal death recorded at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital.

In a statement dated April 29, the Directorate confirmed that it has constituted a special committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“In line with our commitment to accountability, patient safety, and the highest standards of maternal healthcare, the Central Regional Health Directorate has constituted a dedicated investigative committee. The team includes representation from the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, the Trauma & Specialist Hospital, the Regional Health Directorate, the Regional Co-ordinating Council and the AG’s office,” the statement said.

According to the Directorate, the committee has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive, impartial, and transparent review of the case.

“The esteemed members of the investigative committee have been mandated to conduct a thorough, objective, and transparent review of the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident. Upon completion of the investigation, the findings and recommendations will be made available to the public in the interest of transparency and to inform measures aimed at preventing future occurrences,” it added.

The Directorate assured residents of the Central Region and the general public of its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare, particularly for mothers and children.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic loss. The death of a mother is a profoundly painful event, and we treat this matter with the utmost seriousness and concern,” the statement, signed by the Regional Director of Health Service, Dr. Mrs. Alberta Adjebeng Biritwum-Nyarko, noted.

Authorities have also appealed for calm and urged the public to allow the investigative process to proceed without interference to ensure a credible outcome.

Background:

The development follows earlier reports that a pregnant woman, identified as Opoku Abigail, died while in labour at the facility after reportedly being denied a caesarean section due to a lack of available beds.

According to her family, she was initially receiving care at a private facility but was referred to the Mother and Child Hospital after prolonged labour.

Upon arrival, however, requests for a surgical procedure were allegedly declined by hospital staff, who cited the unavailability of space in the recovery ward.

Relatives claim she remained in distress for several hours without adequate intervention and died nearly 36 hours after arriving at the hospital, with the baby still in her womb.

The family has since called for a review of the hospital’s operations, insisting that timely medical intervention could have saved both mother and child.

Attempts to obtain a response from hospital authorities were unsuccessful, as key officials were reportedly unavailable to comment at the time.