Family of Charles Amissah launches foundation for emergency care reform
Charles Amissah's family has launched a foundation in his memory aimed at addressing gaps in emergency healthcare in Ghana. Dr. Matilda Amissah, sister of Charles Amissah, announced the establishment of the foundation. According to Dr. Amissah, "In memory of him, our aim is to help end the emergency care crisis in this country."
Dr. Matilda Amissah says the family remains committed to seeking justice while also advocating reforms to improve emergency response systems across the country. She expressed appreciation for the attention given to the case over the years, stating, "We are grateful for the attention given to this matter. For more than 10 years, we have been pursuing this, and we are going all out." The foundation will focus on advocacy and support efforts to ensure timely and effective medical response, particularly for accident victims, while keeping alive the memory of Charles Amissah.
Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer with Promasidor Ghana Limited, was knocked down in a hit-and-run incident near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Overpass in Accra on February 6, 2026. He was initially attended to by personnel from the National Ambulance Service but later faced difficulties accessing emergency care. He was reportedly turned away by multiple health facilities, including the Police Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, reportedly due to a lack of available beds. He subsequently died while still in transit, sparking national outrage and renewed scrutiny of Ghana's emergency healthcare system.
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The family of Charles Amissah, a hit-and-run victim, has launched a foundation in his name. Dr. Matilda Amissah says the foundation will address gaps in emergency healthcare - but what prompted this action?
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