The Circuit Court 3 in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has granted bail to one Ebenezer Sarpong, accused of posing as a doctor and operating an unlicensed health facility at Swalaba in Accra.
Ebenezer Sarpong, who pleaded not guilty to all three charges, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, each to be justified with a title deed.
The case has been adjourned to December 10, 2025.
He is facing three counts — false use of title “Doctor”, unlawful practice of medicine and receiving payment for unlicensed medical services, all contrary to the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).
The Charges
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer, the accused “wilfully and falsely used the title ‘Doctor’ and practiced medicine without registration with the Medical and Dental Council,” contrary to Section 4 of the Act.
He is also alleged to have received payment from patients for his illegal medical services.
Prosecution’s Case
The facts presented in court indicated that the complainant, Desmond Asamoah, is the Administrative Manager in charge of complaints and investigations at the Medical and Dental Council (MDC), Accra.
Investigations revealed that Ebenezer Sarpong, a 41-year-old businessman and trained Physician Assistant from Radford University College, owned and operated a facility known as Good Care Medical Centre, located at Swalaba, near Bukom in Accra.
On August 14, 2025, officials of the Medical and Dental Council, during an undercover operation, found the accused actively attending to patients at the said facility, despite not being registered as a medical practitioner.
Following a petition to the Accra Regional Police Commander on August 18, 2025 Sarpong was arrested at the centre while consulting with patients — some of whom were detained for medical observation, with others waiting at the Outpatient Department (OPD).
During interrogation, the accused admitted that he was a trained Physician Assistant, but not licensed to practice medicine.
Investigations further established that he had been using the title “Doctor,” treating patients, and collecting fees for his services — all in violation of the law.
After investigations, the accused was charged and arraigned before the court.
The case continues on December 10, 2025.
