Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, the Presidential Advisor on health Audio By Carbonatix Former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service and former Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has said the death of engineer Charles Amissah reflects a broader systemic failure in Ghana’s healthcare delivery rather than a single point of negligence. His comments come in the wake of an official investigative report into Mr Amissah’s death, which has triggered national concern. The report found that the 29-year-old engineer did not die from the initial trauma of his accident, but from delayed emergency care and what it described as medical neglect across multiple referral facilities. According to the findings, Mr Amissah remained alive and treatable as he moved between major health facilities, but failed to receive timely intervention. The report has since reignited public debate over emergency response capacity and the long-standing concerns described as “no-bed syndrome” in Ghana’s health system. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, May 9, Dr Nsiah-Asare said patients often remain in emergency wards due to systemic bottlenecks, including administrative delays and unpaid fees. “I still insist that there is nothing like no bed syndrome… It is a whole systems failure… the system killed him,” he stated, while expressing condolences to the bereaved family. 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: Charles Amissah Nsiah-Asare 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 Naming in Charles Amissah report is not scapegoating – Prof. Paul Ossei Sampene Charles Amissah’s death must mark a turning point for emergency healthcare – Abass Nurudeen We should look at the whole issue holistically and avoid blame – Dr Nsiah-Asare I insist there is nothing like ‘no-bed syndrome’ – Dr Nsiah-Asare Charles Amissah’s Death: Victor Bright calls for action on Committee Recommendations, not “usual noise” Ghana needs significant investment in healthcare system – CDD’s Vera Abena Addo A lot of blame must go to the Ambulance Service – Dr Yamson on Charles Amissah’s death We must find the hit-and-run driver – Dr Yamson on Charles Amissah case Charles Amissah’s death heartbreaking and depressing – Abass Nurudeen We have a failed emergency care system – Vicky Bright Latest Stories Naming in Charles Amissah report is not scapegoating – Prof. Paul Ossei Sampene2 minutes Charles Amissah’s death must mark a turning point for emergency healthcare – Abass Nurudeen8 minutes Emergency health care system in Ghana is bad – Dr Yamson14 minutes ‘The system killed Charles Amissah’ – Dr Nsiah-Asare15 minutes We should look at the whole issue holistically and avoid blame – Dr Nsiah-Asare16 minutes I insist there is nothing like ‘no-bed syndrome’ – Dr Nsiah-Asare20 minutes Charles Amissah’s Death: Victor Bright calls for action on Committee Recommendations, not “usual noise”25 minutes Ghana needs significant investment in healthcare system – CDD’s Vera Abena Addo25 minutes Medical negligence continues to claim lives every day – CDD-Ghana’s Abena Addo29 minutes A lot of blame must go to the Ambulance Service – Dr Yamson on Charles Amissah’s death35 minutes We must find the hit-and-run driver – Dr Yamson on Charles Amissah case36 minutes Africa Aquatics Championships: Yase Eshun represents Ghana as sole international technical official40 minutes Charles Amissah’s death heartbreaking and depressing – Abass Nurudeen53 minutes We have a failed emergency care system – Vicky Bright1 hour Vicky Bright says Charles Amissah’s case should disturb every Ghanaian1 hour