Mim girl’s death: Ministry demands probe over alleged denial of emergency treatment

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has called for an expedited investigation into the death of a five-year-old girl at Mim in the Ahafo Region, including allegations that a hospital refused to provide her with emergency medical care.

The girl, a pupil of Mim M/A Basic School, died on Sunday, November 8, 2026, after reportedly sustaining injuries during a confrontation between her parents.

According to accounts surrounding the incident, the father allegedly assaulted the child and threw her towards her mother during the altercation, causing her to fall heavily.

The mother reportedly rushed the injured girl to Life-Care Hospital in Mim but alleged that medical personnel declined to attend to her because of the severity of her condition.

The Ministry, in a statement issued on November 10, said it had taken note of the allegations and welcomed a separate investigation into the conduct of the health facility.

“Every child in a medical emergency is entitled to immediate, life-saving care and any lapse must be addressed,” it stated.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the child’s death. Both parents were initially arrested for questioning, but the mother was subsequently released, while the father remains in police custody assisting investigators.

The Ministry has urged the authorities to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable is held accountable.

It also reiterated the need to protect children from violence within the home, stressing that domestic disagreements must never expose minors to harm.

“No child should lose their life in a place they ought to be safest,” the Ministry stated.

It further called for the enforcement of relevant provisions of the Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560), the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732), and the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).