Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP), has officially inaugurated a seven-member investigation committee. This move follows a high-profile exposé regarding “Medical Kalabule” practices—a term used locally to describe extortion and illicit dealings—at two of the nation’s premier health facilities. The inquiry will focus specifically on operations at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge).
The committee is chaired by Alhaji Dr. (Pharm) Inua Yusuf, Esq., who serves as the Head of Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Health. The Ministry has assembled a diverse team of experts to ensure a thorough investigation, including Dr. Eric Kofi Ngyedu, CEO of Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Dean of CEOs for Teaching Hospitals, and Dr. Adam Abass, a Neurosurgeon at Tamale Teaching Hospital and President of the Ghana Academy of Neurosurgeons.
Other members joining the panel are Dr. George Sabblah, Deputy CEO of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA); Dr. Nicholas Adjabu, a Biomedical Engineer from the Ministry of Health; and Dr. Frederick Kwarteng, who represents the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and leads the Trauma and Orthopedics department at Korle-Bu. Rounding out the group is Prof. John Osae-Kwapong, a Democracy and Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana, who will serve as the representative for Civil Society Organizations.
The committee’s mandate is twofold. First, they are tasked with conducting a comprehensive and independent inquiry into the specific allegations of unethical medical practices at the named hospitals. Second, the members must assess the adequacy and effectiveness of existing governance, oversight, and control systems to determine why these unauthorized practices occurred and how to prevent them in the future.
The Health Minister has directed the committee to work within a clear timeframe, with a final report and recommendations due to the Ministry by February 10, 2026. In a statement issued by Tony Goodman, Spokesperson for the Ministry, the government reiterated its unwavering commitment to upholding ethical standards and restoring public confidence in the national healthcare system. This investigation is expected to be a pivotal step in addressing systemic corruption and improving patient care across Ghana.