Dr Justice Yamson Audio By Carbonatix Dr Justice Yamson, a lawyer and former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), has described Ghana’s emergency healthcare system as deeply inadequate, warning that persistent systemic weaknesses continue to cost lives. He made the remarks on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, May 9, during discussions on the death of Charles Amissah and the findings of the official investigative report. He stressed that the situation is not new and has been repeatedly raised without meaningful reform. “Emergency health care system in Ghana is that bad. I admit some efforts are being made but more needs to be done. The challenges are there and must be addressed,” he stated. Dr Yamson noted that the long-standing “no-bed syndrome” remains a critical issue affecting hospitals nationwide, despite years of complaints from medical professionals and the public. He said successive health ministers and governments have been made aware of the problem but insufficient action has followed. The official investigative report into the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah has triggered nationwide concern, revealing that he did not die from the initial accident injuries but from delayed emergency care and alleged medical neglect. The committee found that he remained alive and treatable during multiple referrals between major health facilities before eventually dying without intervention, reigniting debate over Ghana’s emergency preparedness and hospital coordination systems. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Dr Justice Yamson Dr Yamson Emergency Ghana DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story We should look at the whole issue holistically and avoid blame – Dr Nsiah-Asare Ghana needs significant investment in healthcare system – CDD’s Vera Abena Addo Medical negligence continues to claim lives every day – CDD-Ghana’s Abena Addo Africa Aquatics Championships: Yase Eshun represents Ghana as sole international technical official We have a failed emergency care system – Vicky Bright TGMA 2026: The night ahead; who wins what? Prime Insight to examine Charles Amissah report, growing NDC succession debate this Saturday 22 heartbreaking hit-and-run cases in the last decade: A tragic decade on Ghana’s roads Government reaffirms commitment to TVET reform at launch of Ghana TVET report 2026 Why Ghana must reform the BECE for the 21st century Latest Stories Charles Amissah’s death must mark a turning point for emergency healthcare – Abass Nurudeen5 minutes Emergency health care system in Ghana is bad – Dr Yamson11 minutes ‘The system killed Charles Amissah’ – Dr Nsiah-Asare12 minutes We should look at the whole issue holistically and avoid blame – Dr Nsiah-Asare13 minutes I insist there is nothing like ‘no-bed syndrome’ – Dr Nsiah-Asare17 minutes Charles Amissah’s Death: Victor Bright calls for action on Committee Recommendations, not “usual noise”22 minutes Ghana needs significant investment in healthcare system – CDD’s Vera Abena Addo22 minutes Medical negligence continues to claim lives every day – CDD-Ghana’s Abena Addo26 minutes We must find the hit-and-run driver – Dr Yamson on Charles Amissah case32 minutes Africa Aquatics Championships: Yase Eshun represents Ghana as sole international technical official36 minutes Charles Amissah’s death heartbreaking and depressing – Abass Nurudeen50 minutes We have a failed emergency care system – Vicky Bright1 hour Vicky Bright says Charles Amissah’s case should disturb every Ghanaian1 hour Team spirit, preparation fuel Nigeria’s historic sprint relay qualification2 hours The void that can’t be refilled: A Mother’s Day for the missing, the remembered and the unseen2 hours