Minority Demands Answers from GHOne TV on ‘Dr. Daly’ Medical Show
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a one-week ultimatum to GHOne TV, seeking clarification regarding the station’s decision to feature Dr. Ann Sansa Daly as the host of the medical television programme ‘Health and Life with Dr. Daly’, which aired on the network.
This comes in the wake of President John Dramani Mahama’s recent decision to revoke Dr. Daly’s appointment as a Board Member of the National Health Insurance Authority, amid emerging concerns about her medical credentials.
In a letter signed by the Ranking Member of the Health Committee, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, the Minority Caucus raised questions about the vetting process GHOne TV conducted prior to granting Dr. Daly a platform to host a health-focused programme.
The caucus also questioned the investigations and background checks GHOne TV conducted before engaging her, as well as the documents she submitted to verify her qualifications as a health practitioner.
The minority also seeks answers on the basis on which the station approved and aired a program offering medical advice and information to the public.
The Minority Caucus is further demanding what corrective measures GHOne TV intends to take in light of the potential for misinformation or professional misconduct arising from this matter.
“The Ghanaian public rely heavily on the credibility of media houses in shaping their public knowledge on health and wellness issues. Therefore, it is important that individuals given such platforms are thoroughly vetted and meet legal and professional standards,” the letter reads.
