A heartbreaking incident has shaken the Ghana School of Law following the death of a student who suffered a medical emergency during lectures, prompting the Students’ Representative Council to demand answers and urgent reforms to protect student welfare.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, March 21 during an academic session, was confirmed in an official statement released on Monday, March 23 by SRC President Nana Opoku Ware. According to the statement, the student was immediately assisted by colleagues after he suddenly fell ill during lectures and was rushed to Ridge Hospital, where he sadly passed away despite efforts by both students and medical personnel to save his life.
The SRC described the incident as a painful and devastating loss to the entire student body and extended condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. The Council also acknowledged efforts by the school authorities to provide counselling and psychological support for students who have been affected by the shocking incident.
However, the SRC raised serious concerns over reports that the school’s clinic was not accessible at the time the emergency occurred. According to the Council, although the reports are yet to be fully confirmed, the situation raises major concerns about student safety, welfare, and the effectiveness of emergency response systems on campus. The Council noted that access to immediate medical care can make the difference between life and death, and any challenge in accessing the school clinic during an emergency is a matter that must be treated with urgency.
The SRC further revealed that it has called for an urgent meeting with the management of the school to establish the full facts surrounding the incident and to push for immediate reforms. Among the key issues the SRC intends to address are improved access to on-campus medical care, clear and well-communicated emergency response procedures, and increased investment in student health infrastructure to ensure that such a tragedy does not occur again.
An eyewitness who is believed to be a medical doctor and also a colleague of the deceased gave a detailed and emotional account of the student’s final moments, describing how the situation unfolded during class. According to the eyewitness, the student had earlier expressed concerns about high blood pressure and had even shared his blood pressure readings, medications, and prescriptions during the lecture. At the time, he appeared stable and even participated in class discussions, which made it difficult for colleagues to immediately realise how serious the situation was.
The eyewitness explained that shortly before the lecture ended, he noticed the student was sweating heavily and looking unwell. He quickly went to check whether the school clinic was open so the student could receive immediate medical attention, but the clinic was locked. By the time he returned, the student’s condition had worsened significantly. He was said to be in front of the class, sweating profusely and clutching his chest, clearly in severe distress.
Colleagues quickly carried him to the car park and helped him into a vehicle so he could be rushed to the hospital. While on their way to the hospital, his condition deteriorated further and he passed out near Makola, forcing them to stop by the roadside so CPR could be performed immediately. The eyewitness, who is a doctor, began performing CPR with the help of other colleagues. The student briefly regained consciousness and vomited before they continued the journey to the hospital, with colleagues taking turns performing chest compressions while they rushed through traffic.
Two police officers who noticed the emergency situation stepped in and escorted the vehicle to the hospital using a motorbike, helping to clear the road and ensure that the student got to the hospital as quickly as possible.
At the hospital, medical staff immediately took over and performed advanced life-saving procedures, including intubation, CPR, electric shocks, and administration of emergency medication in an attempt to revive him. Despite about 30 minutes of intensive efforts by the medical team, he did not respond to treatment and was pronounced dead, leaving his colleagues in shock and deep sorrow.
The eyewitness later described the moment as one of the most painful experiences he has ever witnessed, explaining that the deceased was not just a classmate but a close friend and colleague whose death has left many students traumatised and heartbroken. He added that they were all pursuing their dreams together and never expected that one of them would lose his life so suddenly in the middle of their academic journey.
The incident has since sparked serious discussions about emergency preparedness in educational institutions, particularly the availability and accessibility of medical care on campus. Many students believe that this tragic incident must serve as a wake-up call for authorities to prioritise student health and emergency response systems.
The SRC has assured the student body that it will continue to engage management and push for concrete measures to improve student safety and healthcare access on campus, stressing that the safety, health, and well-being of students must always remain the top priority.
The death of the student has left the Ghana School of Law community in mourning, as colleagues remember him as a dedicated and determined young man whose life was cut short while chasing his dreams.
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