Medical malpractices prevalent amongst pregnant and lactating mothers in Ghana – Health Expert

The Executive Secretary for Advocacy for Medical Malpractice Victims, Mr Kwame Appiah has revealed that medical malpractice is prevalent among pregnant and lactating mothers in Ghana.

According to him, pregnant women are the most among when seeking health care in Ghana.

Advocacy for Medical Malpractice Victims, a patient-centered non-governmental group has been leading a campaign to bring justice to victims of medical negligence in Ghana.

Speaking to Captain Koda, host of the Kumasi-based OTEC 102.9 FM's morning show "Nyansapo", on Friday, July 21, 2023, Mr Kwame Appiah disclosed that almost half of the victims of medical negligence are pregnant women.

He noted that pregnant women either get medical complications during or after their pregnancy due to some negligence on the part of health professionals.

Speaking on their work, Mr Kwame Appiah said the Advocacy for Medical Malpractice Victims comprises lawyers, doctors and other health professionals.

Their work he noted, has been championing justice for victims of medical malpractice through the payment of compensation, promotion of high competence among healthcare givers, among others.

He added that the group receives and investigates between 25 and 30 cases of alleged medical negligence nationwide every week.

“The incidence of medical negligence so far as our organization is concerned is on the high. On the average, we have a minimum of 25 to 30 cases coming through,” said Executive Secretary, Kwame Appiah.

“We listen to the narrative of these patients, assess the complaints they come with and then we are able to determine what to do to help them seek compensation or justice,” he added.