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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Visits Stampede Victims at 37 Military Hospital

15Nov

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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Visits Stampede Victims at 37 Military Hospital

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a compassionate visit to victims of the recent stampede who are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital. She was accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Gyemfi, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong. The Vice President and her team spent time with each patient, offering words of encouragement and assuring them of the government’s full support throughout their recovery process. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang commended the doctors, nurses, and medical staff for their swift intervention and unwavering dedication. She noted that their professionalism and timely response were crucial in stabilizing the situation and ensuring that the injured received the urgent care they needed....

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Mourns Victims of Tragic Military Screening Stampede

Former Minister of Energy and Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred during Wednesday’s military screening exercise at the El Wak Stadium in Accra. In a heartfelt message, Dr. Prempeh extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a swift and full recovery. “I am deeply saddened by the tragic stampede that occurred during yesterday’s military screening exercise. My heartfelt condolences go to the families who have lost their loved ones, and I wish the injured a swift and full recovery,” he stated. He described the incident as a painful reminder of the growing number of tragedies that have afflicted the nation in recent times. “This year has brought too many painful losses to our nation, an...

Acting Defence Minister Ato Forson Addresses Parliament on El-Wak Stampede

The Acting Minister of Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred earlier today at the El-Wak Military Sports Facility during the ongoing Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. Delivering an urgent statement before Parliament, Mr. Forson confirmed that six people have lost their lives, while five remain in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He added that 12 others are fairly critical, with the rest of the 34 total casualties in stable condition and under medical observation. The minister clarified that not all of the victims were potential recruits and noted that the tragedy unfolded despite efforts by the Ministry to decentralize this year’s recruitment process. “This year’s recruitment exercise is b...