Salaga: The Savannah Regional Health Directorate (SRHD) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has ordered all health facilities across the country to remain on heightened alert for any suspicious mother-baby pair, as investigations intensify into the disappearance of a newborn from the East Gonja Municipal Hospital in Salaga.
According to Ghana Web, the directive contained in a statement issued on June 24, 2026, forms part of renewed nationwide efforts to locate the missing baby. The statement urged all hospitals, child welfare clinics, and Community Health Officers to remain vigilant for any mother-baby pair whose circumstances appear suspicious, with instructions to report such cases immediately to the appropriate security authorities.
The SRHD further indicated that it is working closely with the Ghana Police Service to locate the baby and is appealing to the public for any information that could assist in tracing the whereabouts of the newborn. The statement emphasized that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Meanwhile, the staff responsible for the baby's care prior to the disappearance have been arraigned before the Tamale High Court, facing criminal proceedings. They have also been interdicted from duty in accordance with the GHS Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures, pending the outcome of the case.
The Health Director has further constituted a seven-member investigation committee to probe the circumstances leading to the incident. The committee is expected to recommend disciplinary measures where necessary and propose reforms to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Additionally, psychological support has been arranged for the baby's parents as they cope with the emotional distress caused by the incident.
The GHS reiterated its commitment to patient safety and accountability across all facilities.