The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched a full-scale investigation into the reported disappearance of a newborn baby from the East Gonja District Hospital on June 10, 2026.
The incident has sparked concern among healthcare officials, family members, and residents, with authorities working urgently to determine the circumstances surrounding the baby’s disappearance.
According to preliminary reports, the newborn was reported missing from the hospital premises, prompting immediate action by hospital management and local security agencies. The case has since been escalated to the Ghana Health Service, which says it is treating the matter with the utmost seriousness.
In a statement, GHS assured the public that a comprehensive investigation is underway and that all relevant personnel, procedures, and security protocols are being reviewed as part of efforts to establish exactly what happened.
Hospital authorities are reportedly cooperating closely with law enforcement agencies, who have commenced their own investigations and are pursuing all available leads to locate the missing infant.
The disappearance has raised questions about security measures within healthcare facilities, particularly in maternity and neonatal units where vulnerable patients require heightened protection. Health officials have indicated that existing protocols will be assessed to identify any gaps and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Family members of the newborn have appealed to the public for information that could assist investigators, while community leaders have called for swift action to ensure the baby’s safe recovery.
The Ghana Health Service has urged the public to remain calm and avoid speculation as investigations continue. Officials have pledged to provide updates as more information becomes available.
The incident has generated widespread attention across the country, with many Ghanaians expressing concern and hoping for the safe return of the missing child.
By News Nest Ghana Health Desk
