Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie
The controversy surrounding Dr. Ann Sansa Daly has taken a new twist as the Minority in Parliament wades into the matter, demanding urgent answers from both the Ghana Medical and Dental Council (GMDC) and GHOne TV over the medical doctor’s alleged fraudulent credentials.
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, has written two separate letters – one to the GMDC and another to GHOne TV – raising red flags over Dr. Daly’s qualifications and legal status to offer medical advice on public platforms.
According to the letters, Dr. Daly is the host of the television programme: Health and Life with Dr. Daly, aired on GHOne TV, where she regularly gives medical guidance to viewers.
The Ranking Member said, however, that recent media reports and public discourse have cast doubt on her legitimacy as a medical professional.
In his letter to the GMDC, Dr. Afriyie is seeking verification on whether Dr. Daly is currently registered or has ever been licensed by the Council to practice medicine in Ghana.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Effiduase-Asokore also questioned whether GMDC regulations allow unregistered individuals to present themselves as doctors or offer medical advice publicly.
The letter also requests assistance from the GMDC’s counterpart in the United States to confirm whether Dr. Daly appears on their register of licensed medical practitioners.
Dr. Afriyie emphasised that his request is made “in the public interest” and expects a response within one week of receipt.
In the corresponding letter to GHOne TV, the Minority is demanding clarity on the vetting process that preceded Dr. Daly’s appearance on their network.
“What due diligence was conducted by GHOne TV before offering Dr. Daly a platform to host a health-related programme?” Dr. Afriyie quizzed.
He further asked what credentials were presented and how the show was approved despite Dr. Daly’s reported lack of certification.
He also sought to know what steps the network is taking to address possible professional misconduct and misinformation that may have been disseminated through the programme.
“The Ghanaian public relies heavily on the credibility of media houses in shaping their public knowledge on health and wellness issues,” the letter stated, stressing the need for proper verification of individuals granted such platforms.
By Ernest Kofi Adu