A patient is taking legal action against an Accra-based hospital over the presence of CCTV cameras in examination rooms used for breast screenings.
Gifty Amoakowaa has filed a case at the High Court against Peace and Love Hospital, claiming that having surveillance cameras in consultation and examination rooms during physical breast examinations violates her constitutional rights.
Her legal filing argues that the setup infringes on her right to privacy, dignity, and the confidentiality that should exist between a patient and their doctor.
Citing Articles 15 and 18(2) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and the Patients’ Charter under the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), Amoakowaa says the surveillance setup causes unnecessary psychological and emotional harm.
She also describes ongoing fear and distress due to the belief that such intimate medical moments may have been recorded.
The legal challenge requests several actions, including a declaration that the use of CCTV cameras in such medical settings is unlawful, the immediate removal of all such devices from consulting rooms, and an order to delete any existing footage of her.
She is also seeking compensation for emotional distress and legal costs.
“This case is not just about one person but about the rights of every patient to be treated with dignity and to feel safe when seeking medical care,” her legal representative noted.
The court is expected to review the affidavit and determine whether further orders or compensation are appropriate.
Below is the motion
