A student of the Ghana School of Law has died after suffering a medical emergency during lectures, triggering renewed calls for a comprehensive review of emergency response systems on campus.
The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday, March 23, stating that the student collapsed during an academic session on Saturday, March 21.
According to the SRC, colleagues quickly intervened and transported the student to Ridge Hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite efforts by both students and medical personnel to save his life.
“The Council has confirmed that the incident occurred during academic activities. Our now deceased colleague was assisted by fellow students and transported to Ridge Hospital, where he unfortunately passed despite efforts made,” the statement noted.
The tragic development has sent shockwaves through the student body, with many expressing grief while also raising concerns about the institution’s preparedness to handle medical emergencies.
In response, the SRC has requested an urgent meeting with management to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and to push for immediate reforms aimed at strengthening student health and safety on campus.
Among the measures being proposed are improved access to on-campus medical care, the establishment of well-equipped infirmaries, clearer and more efficient emergency response protocols, and increased investment in health infrastructure.
The SRC is also advocating for the training of students and staff in basic first aid and emergency response, as well as the availability of essential life-saving equipment such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at strategic locations across campus.
Student leaders further emphasised the need for a rapid-response system that ensures timely medical intervention, particularly during lectures and high-density academic activities where risks may be heightened.
They argue that while academic excellence remains a priority, student welfare and safety must not be overlooked, especially in critical moments where immediate medical attention can mean the difference between life and death.
The Council says it remains committed to working with management to ensure that concrete steps are taken to prevent a recurrence of such a tragedy.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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