A patient, Gifty Amoakowaa, has taken legal action against Peace and Love Hospital, accusing the facility of infringing on her constitutional rights by installing CCTV cameras in rooms where sensitive physical breast examinations are conducted.
In a case filed at the High Court, Amoakowaa is seeking the enforcement of her fundamental human rights, arguing that the surveillance setup violates her right to privacy, personal dignity, and medical confidentiality.
The suit cites Articles 15 and 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which guarantee respect for human dignity and protection against unlawful interference with privacy. Additionally, the action references provisions under the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), specifically the Patients’ Charter, which affirms the confidentiality of the doctor-patient relationship.
Amoakowaa maintains that recording or monitoring patients during intimate medical procedures—such as breast examinations—undermines not only personal dignity but also trust in the healthcare system.
The outcome of this case could have broader implications for the balance between security measures and patient rights within Ghana’s medical institutions.
