Grief hangs heavily over the Edwenase community in the Ashanti Region following the tragic and suspected suicide of a 37-year-old nurse, Akosua Adutwuwaa, who worked at the Kokofu Government Hospital.
She was discovered dead on Sunday morning in one of the rooms of her home, hanging from a ceiling fan with a white rope. Her sudden death has left her family, neighbors, and colleagues in deep shock.
According to her mother, the morning began like any other. Akosua woke early, completed her chores, and prepared porridge for her only child, a two-year-old daughter.
There were no apparent signs of distress. But as the family prepared for church between 7 and 8 a.m., they realized she was missing. What followed was a frantic search that ended in sorrow.
Akosua, described as quiet, hardworking, and devoted both to her profession and her child, had shown no visible signs of emotional struggle. Her sudden death marks the first known case of its kind in the area, adding to the weight of the community’s disbelief and heartbreak.
Her remains have been transported to the Pramso Hospital for an autopsy, which will be conducted under the oversight of the Ashanti South Regional Police Command. Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her death, including any contributing personal or psychological factors.
The Kokofu Government Hospital, where Akosua served, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of one of its own. Management described her as a compassionate and diligent nurse and has pledged to offer psychological support to staff members affected by the incident.
Friends and loved ones have taken to social media to express their grief and send condolences to her family—especially her young daughter, who now faces life without her mother.
This heartbreaking incident has reopened urgent conversations about mental health support within Ghana’s healthcare system. Many are now calling for better emotional care, access to counseling services, and mental health training across the health sector to protect professionals silently struggling under emotional burdens.
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