GES begins investigation into Aburi Girls’ SHS student tragic death
The management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) following the sudden demise of Stacey Okyere, a first-year student of Aburi Girls’ Senior High School says it has initiated an internal investigation into the unfortunate incident
In a press statement dated February 12, 2023, and shared with Thisterm.com, the Education Service also said it is actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies to conduct an independent investigation into the matter.
“internal investigation is ongoing and Management is also working closely with the law enforcement agencies to independently investigate the matter.
Ghana Education Service (GES) assures our stakeholders and the general public of our continuous commitment to ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for all students,” the statement signed by a GES spokesperson said.
Stacey Okyere, who had been complaining of intense stomach pains passed away on February 5, 2024. She was allegedly denied medical attention by the school nurse, who reportedly accused her of feigning illness repeatedly.
Accusing the management of Aburi Girls’ Senior High School of neglect, reports indicate that the first-year Free Senior High School (SHS) student was hurriedly taken to the hospital, but sadly, she was already deceased upon arrival.
In a related development, education think tank – Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) reacting to the tragic death of Stacy Okyere has condemned the action of the authorities of the Aburi Girls’ Senior High School.
In a social media post, the Executive Director of Africa Education Watch Kofi Asare said “Sources at Aburi Girls tell us the girl was earlier refused a sick exeat because the woman thought she was feigning the sickness to run home.
EduWatch following the the death incident has suggested that the Ghana Education Service (GES) liaise with Ghana Health Service to develop a case management protocol for sick students in various Senior High Schools (SHS).
“GES should liaise with GHS to ensure sick bays have the required drugs, competent personnel, and basic facilities to function under the NHIS. GHS and GES must make NHIS work in SHS by providing needed drugs,” the Watch noted.