The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) of Ghana has issued a follow-up statement to clarify its earlier response regarding the certification of Dr. Anne Sansa Daly, a Ghanaian-born, U.S.-based medical professional.
Background of the Petition
The controversy began when Mr. Nii Armah submitted a petition to the MDC, requesting verification of whether Dr. Daly possessed the necessary certification to practice medicine in Ghana.
The MDC’s initial response, which was later circulated on social media, stated:
“The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has conducted preliminary investigations into the matter. Our records indicate that Dr. Anne Daly is not registered with the Council and, therefore, does not hold a valid license to practice medicine or dentistry in Ghana, as stipulated in Sections 29(1), 30, and 48(b) & (d) of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).”
This response was seized upon by some individuals to suggest that Dr. Daly was unqualified, leading to what her lawyers described as a malicious agenda against her.
Apology from Mr. Nii Armah
Mr. Armah, the petitioner, later issued an apology, clarifying that while he had submitted the petition, he was not responsible for the MDC’s response being leaked to social media or its misuse. He stated:
“I take full responsibility for my petition, but I had no involvement in the circulation of the MDC’s response or its exploitation by certain individuals. I sincerely apologize to Dr. Daly for any harm caused.”
Medical and Dental Council, MDC’s Clarification
In its latest statement, the MDC emphasized that its initial response was **limited to Ghana’s jurisdiction only** and was not a commentary on Dr. Daly’s credentials outside the country. The Council stated:
“Our earlier letter with reference number INV/VER/25/1/73 and dated 7th April 2025 on the above subject matter refers. For the avoidance of doubt, we clarify that our response to your petition dated 19th March 2025 on the professional status of Dr. Anne Daly was limited to the regulatory jurisdiction of Ghana ONLY. Any unintended imputation or inconvenience caused is regretted.”
This clarification suggests that while Dr. Daly may not be licensed to practice in Ghana, the MDC’s statement does not invalidate her qualifications or licensure in other countries, such as the United States.
Conclusion
The MDC’s latest statement seeks to correct any misinterpretation of its initial response, distancing itself from any attempts to discredit Dr. Daly’s international medical credentials.
Meanwhile, Mr. Armah has accepted responsibility for the unintended consequences of his petition, though he denies involvement in how the initial petition and response made its way to the social media.
