{"id":116620,"date":"2026-02-24T11:48:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116620"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:48:17","slug":"he-was-the-backbone-of-the-house-sister-of-hit-and-run-victim-speaks-out-after-tragic-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116620","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHe was the backbone of the house\u201d \u2013 Sister of hit-and-run victim speaks out after tragic loss"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n \t<\/i> Read Time:<\/span>4 Minute, 18 Second <\/div>\n\n <\/div>
\n

The tragic death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah, who died after being turned away from multiple hospitals due to a lack of beds, has sparked deep reflection on Ghana\u2019s healthcare system. <\/p>\n

His sister, Dr Matilda Amissah, shared the emotional story of her brother\u2019s passing in an interview on JoyNews\u2019 News Desk Programme.<\/p>\n

A Loving Brother and Son<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dr Matilda Amissah fondly described her brother as a quiet, loving gentleman who was the \u201cbackbone of the house,\u201d playing a central role in supporting their family. As the only male among three siblings, Charles was the one whom everyone relied on, not only for emotional support but also for his practical skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was very quiet, loving, and a gentleman,\u201d Dr Amissah said, holding back tears. \u201cHe was the backbone of the house. He supported my mom in everything. As an engineer, he could dismantle and put things back together in the twinkle of an eye.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Amissah detailed the harrowing day the family first learned of Charles\u2019 accident. Initially, they had feared he was missing, but after reporting it to the police, they were informed by the Nima Police Station that they needed to identify a body.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thought he was missing. We reported it to the police. They did their part to search for him, and eventually, Nima Police called us to identify a person. The age was 48,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

When they arrived at the Korle Bu Mortuary, they were shocked to find Charles. It was later revealed that the National Ambulance had transported him to three different hospitals over a span of nearly three hours, but none of the hospitals were able to admit him due to reported bed shortages.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was like, \u2018Wow.\u2019 I still can\u2019t believe it,\u201d Dr Amissah said, her voice heavy with emotion. \u201cThree hours, and no one could help him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the immense grief, Dr Amissah\u2019s response was a call for action and change. She expressed both her heartbreak and hope for reform, acknowledging the chronic issues within the healthcare system that led to her brother\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that we have a lot of issues in the healthcare system that we have to address,\u201d she said. \u201cBut I\u2019m still heartbroken. I\u2019m smiling, but my heart is heavy. I\u2019m still heartbroken. We were hoping that things would change. I was hoping that the government would come in and help strengthen the healthcare system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Amissah pointed to the government\u2019s need to address these systemic issues, particularly within emergency care. On the fateful day of the accident, the family was told that Charles had been turned away from the hospitals because of a lack of available beds.<\/p>\n

While two doctors and two nurses at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have been interdicted as part of an ongoing investigation, Dr Amissah stressed that no amount of action could bring Charles back.<\/p>\n

\u201cCharles is gone. Nothing will bring him back. We are still saddened.\u201d<\/p>\n

Funeral Preparations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Amid the grief, the family is now focused on preparing to lay Charles to rest. Dr Amissah confirmed that preparations are underway for the funeral on Friday at the Methodist Church in Accra.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are 90% ready for the funeral,\u201d Dr Amissah said. \u201cPromasidor has been very supportive in helping with the preparations.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Legacy of Strength and Resilience<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When asked how she would like her brother to be remembered, Dr Amissah described Charles as a man of great strength and resilience, someone who always went above and beyond to help others.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want us to remember him as a strong, resilient young man, ready to fix things and make things right,\u201d she said, her voice steady despite the heartbreak.<\/p>\n

Reforms in Emergency Care Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As a medical professional, Dr Amissah also spoke candidly about what changes she believes are necessary for Ghana\u2019s emergency care system. She emphasised the importance of a strong triage system<\/strong>, which helps healthcare workers prioritise patients based on the severity of their conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all about confidence in triage,\u201d she said. \u201cIf the triage system is strong enough, doctors can intervene and give first aid immediately. If it\u2019s blood, the patient will need it. But if you don\u2019t look properly, you won\u2019t see.\u201d<\/p>\n

She continued, \u201cI would say that we can strengthen the triage system and equip doctors to be able to handle emergencies properly. It would go a long way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are focused on laying him to rest,\u201d she said. \u201cThat is our priority now.\u201d<\/p>\n

The deceased, 29-year-old Charles Amissah, an engineer with Promasidor Ghana Limited, sustained severe shoulder injuries in a hit-and-run accident at the Circle Overpass in Accra on February 6, 2026.<\/p>\n

He was stabilised by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and prepared for transfer to a hospital for further treatment.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate that Amissah was unable to secure admission at the Police Hospital, Ridge Hospital, and Korle Bu due to a lack of available beds. While at Korle Bu, he reportedly went into cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n

Although cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was administered, efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was later pronounced dead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n \n
\n \n \"Happy\"\n <\/a>\n
\n Happy <\/div>\n
\n 0<\/span>\n \n 0<\/span> %<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"Sad\"\n <\/a>\n
\n Sad <\/div>\n
\n 0<\/span>\n 0<\/span> %<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"Excited\"\n <\/a>\n
\n Excited <\/div>\n
\n 0<\/span>\n 0<\/span> %<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"Sleepy\"\n <\/a>\n
\n Sleepy <\/div>\n
\n 0<\/span>\n \n 0<\/span> %<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"Angry\"\n <\/a>\n
Angry<\/div>\n
\n 0<\/span>\n 0<\/span> %<\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n \n \"Surprise\"\n <\/a>\n
Surprise<\/div>\n
\n 0<\/span>\n 0<\/span> %<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The tragic death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah, who died after being turned away from multiple hospitals due to a lack of beds, has sparked deep reflection on Ghana\u2019s healthcare system.<\/p>\n

His sister, Dr Matilda Amissah, shared the emotional story of her brother\u2019s passing in an interview on JoyNews’ News Desk Programme.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_2277560469115098_106292521332774":"","twitter_aToxNzczMzI3Njk4OTg4ODUxMjAxOw==_1773327698988851200":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17414,17415,1969,2006,1883,117,10,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-backbone","category-hit-and-run-victim","category-hp-news-3","category-hp-news-7","category-national","category-news","category-politics","category-popular"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=116620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116620\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=116620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=116620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=116620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}