Credit: Kekeli K. Blamey
In a push for greater transparency and regulatory accountability, the Minority Caucus in Parliament is demanding that the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) provide clear answers regarding the medical credentials of Ann Sansa Daly, a recently withdrawn appointee to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) board.
Their call comes just days after President John Dramani Mahama rescinded Daly’s appointment amid widespread public scrutiny over her qualifications to serve in a senior healthcare-related role.
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, issued a formal request to the GMDC, urging the Council to collaborate with medical licensing authorities in the United States to determine whether Daly is officially recognised as a certified medical practitioner abroad—and whether she holds any valid registration in Ghana.
The Minority’s request focuses on three key regulatory questions:
Is Ann Sansa Daly currently licensed to practice medicine in Ghana?
Has she ever held any form of registration—temporary or permanent—with the GMDC?
Does Ghanaian law allow individuals to publicly identify as doctors or give medical advice without being formally licensed?
Framing the inquiry as a matter of public interest, the Minority insists that safeguarding the credibility of the country’s healthcare institutions hinges on strict adherence to licensing protocols. The Caucus is giving the GMDC a one-week deadline to respond, underscoring the urgency of strengthening professional oversight in the health sector.
“This is not just about one individual,” Dr. Afriyie stated. “It’s about ensuring that public institutions are staffed by people whose credentials can withstand scrutiny and who meet the standards set by law.”
