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Patient sues hospital over CCTV camera in breast examination room

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Patient sues hospital over CCTV camera in breast examination room

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Richard Osei Boateng 2 minutes read

The suit, filed at the High Court, asserts that the presence of closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment in such sensitive spaces amounts to a gross intrusion on her personal privacy, dignity, and the confidentiality expected in medical interactions.

She is seeking enforcement of her fundamental human rights under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

Amoakowaa’s claim is hinging on key constitutional provisions—specifically, Articles 15 and 18(2)—which protect the dignity and privacy of the individual.

 She has also invoked the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), highlighting Section 167 and the Sixth Schedule, which enshrine the right to confidentiality for all patients under Ghanaian law.

According to the plaintiff, the hospital's installation of surveillance devices in private examination rooms is not only an unlawful practice but has caused her significant emotional distress.

She recounts experiencing psychological trauma and ongoing anxiety due to what she describes as a deeply inappropriate and invasive breach of trust.

In her reliefs, Amoakowaa is asking the court to:

Supporting her claims is an affidavit that details the nature and extent of the alleged violations and the legal basis for each remedy sought. The application also leaves room for any further reliefs the court may deem appropriate.

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