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Mark Kurt Nawaane

Also known as: Mr Nawaane · Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane · Dr. Nawaane · Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane · Dr Nawaane

Chairman of Parliament's Health Committee who has called for expanded sickle cell treatment access and investigated hospital service failures.

2026-04-302026-06-21
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Mark Kurt Nawaane, has raised serious concerns over the circumstances surrounding the reported death of a pregnant woman at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital, describing the account so far as inconsistent and requiring urgent investigation. …

    ‘It doesn’t add up’ – Health Committee Chair questions Kasoa ‘no bed’ claim over maternal death
Society

FoSCel leads World Sickle Cell Day event at KNUST

The News

The Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation held national World Sickle Cell Awareness Day commemorations at KNUST's Great Hall on June 19, gathering policymakers, health professionals, and students to call for expanded genotype testing, early screening, and improved access to care for persons living with sickle cell disease in Ghana.

Why it matters

World Sickle Cell Day mobilisation at KNUST reinforces calls for expanded screening and access, addressing a critical public health need.

20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. FoSCel leads World Sickle Cell Day event at KNUST

    The Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation held national World Sickle Cell Awareness Day commemorations at KNUST's Great Hall on June 19, gathering policymakers, health professionals, and students to call for expanded genotype testing, early screening, and improved access to care for persons living with sickle cell disease in Ghana.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Parliament health chair calls for free sickle cell treatment

    The Chairman of Parliament's Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, has expressed optimism that Ghana is moving towards fully free treatment for sickle cell disease as part of broader primary healthcare reforms. He noted that one in every 60 births is likely to be affected by sickle cell disease, and highlighted the need to address the high costs of diagnosis, medication, and long-term management through strengthened screening and sustainable healthcare financing mechanisms.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Stakeholders urge stronger health investment for universal coverage

    Religious leaders, parliamentarians and development partners have called for increased investment in health workforce development, sustainable financing and stronger governance to accelerate Ghana's attainment of Universal Health Coverage, at the 2026 Annual Health Summit in Accra.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Previous government prioritized Agenda 111 over hospital completions

    Parliament's Health Committee chairman says the previous administration neglected the completion of Afari Military Hospital and Sewua Regional Hospital in favor of the Agenda 111 hospital project. He cited that Afari was about 75 per cent complete when visited, with medical equipment left exposed and deteriorating.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Health Committee Chair calls for dialogue to end KATH strike

    Parliament's Health Committee Chairman Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane has urged calm and dialogue to resolve the ongoing impasse at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, where doctors and nurses are on an indefinite strike following the suspension of the hospital's CEO by the Health Minister. He warned that the disruption of healthcare services at the referral hospital is putting patients' lives in danger.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Health Ministry, Parliament, UNFPA intensify obstetric fistula elimination efforts

    Ghana's Health Ministry, Parliament and the UN Population Fund have stepped up action against obstetric fistula after figures showed that only 1,096 women out of 3,688 recorded cases between 2016 and 2025 received reparative surgery. The country records about 845 new fistula cases annually while treatment capacity remains significantly lower.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

  1. MP distances parliamentary health committee from chairman's resign remark

    Dr Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, has rejected comments by Parliamentary Health Committee Chairman Mark Kurt Nawaane suggesting that health workers unable to cope with the profession's demands should resign, calling the remarks "unfortunate" and warning they risk demoralising overstretched professionals. His statement follows an investigation into the death of Charles Amissah, a 29-year-old engineer who died after being turned away by multiple hospitals in Accra due to claims of unavailable beds.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GMA President rejects call for stressed doctors to resign

    Ghana Medical Association President Prof. Dr Ernest Yorke called comments suggesting frustrated health professionals resign "unfortunate," arguing that Ghana's healthcare challenges require support and reforms rather than blame. He noted that Ghana already faces a shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in deprived communities, and losing trained personnel would worsen the situation.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Committee report on Charles Amissah death names individuals involved

    Parliament's Health Committee chairman says the investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death should warn health professionals to uphold ethical standards. The latest report named individuals believed to be involved, unlike previous reports that focused on institutions, and the Health Minister has directed referral to the Medical and Dental Council for disciplinary action.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Parliament's Health Committee to review Charles Amissah death probe

    The Chairman of Parliament's Health Committee says the committee will meet with the three-member investigative team that probed engineer Charles Amissah's death to review the findings and recommendations, with a meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 7. Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane stated the committee is examining the actions of health professionals involved, arguing that timely medical attention could have saved Amissah's life.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Health Committee Chair questions "no bed" explanation in maternal death

    Parliament's Health Committee Chairman Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane has raised concerns over the account of a pregnant woman's death at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital on April 26, questioning how the facility could admit a referred labour case without a bed and stating that standard protocol requires a medical doctor, not just a midwife, for such cases.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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