The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called for a separate investigation into allegations that a health facility in Mim in the Ahafo Region refused to provide emergency medical care to a five-year-old girl who subsequently died following an alleged assault during a dispute between her parents.
The Ministry said it had taken note of reports that the child was denied medical attention after sustaining injuries during the incident on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
In a press statement dated November 10, the Ministry welcomed a separate investigation into the allegations and urged the relevant health regulatory authorities to thoroughly examine the circumstances.
“Every child in a medical emergency is entitled to immediate, life-saving care and any lapse must be addressed,” the Ministry stressed.
The deceased, a pupil of Mim M/A Basic School in the Asunafo North Municipality, reportedly sustained injuries after a disagreement between her parents escalated into violence.
According to earlier reports, the child’s father allegedly assaulted her and threw her towards her mother during the confrontation.
The mother reportedly moved aside, causing the child to fall heavily to the ground.
Following the incident, the mother allegedly rushed the injured girl to Life-Care Hospital in Mim for emergency treatment.
However, she claimed that medical personnel at the facility declined to attend to the child because of the severity of her condition.
The girl subsequently died, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding her death and the alleged failure to provide emergency medical assistance.
The Ministry has strongly condemned the circumstances surrounding the child’s death, describing the incident as deeply troubling.
It expressed condolences to the bereaved family, the school community and residents of Mim.
“No child should lose their life in a place they ought to be safest,” the Ministry stated.
It further condemned all forms of violence against children, warning that domestic disagreements must never expose minors to harm.
“Violence in the home is not a private matter and children must never be used as instruments or victims in disputes between adults,” the statement added.
The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the incident, with the child’s father reportedly remaining in custody to assist investigators.
Both parents were initially arrested following the incident, but the mother was subsequently released after preliminary questioning.
