Tragedy in Kasoa: Woman Dies in Labour After Hospital Allegedly Refuses Surgery
- A pregnant woman, Opoku Abigail, passed away tragically after 36 hours in labour at a mother and child hospital
- The hospital allegedly denied her a caesarean section due to a lack of recovery ward beds, despite family pleas
- Social media backlash is growing as the family calls for a review of the hospital's operations and general standards
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A pregnant woman in labour has died at the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa after staff allegedly declined to perform a caesarean section.
Source: Facebook
According to reports, the hospital refused her the surgery because there was no bed in the recovery ward, a situation which left her in labour for nearly 36 hours until she died with her baby still in the womb.
The deceased, Opoku Abigail, arrived at the facility between 2 am and 3 am on Sunday, April 26, after being referred from a private health facility where prolonged labour had prompted doctors to recommend surgical intervention.
Family claims hospital failed late expectant mother
Her sister, speaking to Citi News, said both the patient and her family repeatedly requested a caesarean section but were turned away each time by nurses who said no bed was available in the recovery ward.
"Even when she personally requested the [caesarean section], they didn't mind her," the sister said, adding that Abigail received no medicine during the hours she lay in pain.
The family has stated that Abigail's death is not an isolated case, claiming that the hospital has recorded several similar incidents, and is calling for a full review of the facility's operations.
Source: Facebook
The news of Abigail's unfortunate passing triggered massive backlash on social media after a funeral poster announcing her one-week observance emerged.
See the Facebook photos below:
Reactions to Abigail Opoku's passing at Kasoa
The story of Abigail Opoku's passing has triggered mixed reactions online.
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the comments below.
Akuvi Edem Gbeze said:
"A whole 36 hours and she couldn't leave to either Alkaway, Good Shepherd, Finney, 37 or Korlebu? Her birth assistants didn't do well for her. About 2 years ago, a friend almost lost her life in that same hospital, but God came through for us."
Abraham Kofi Thompson said:
"Hmmmm, 36 hours is too much. Why did the family keep her in the same hospital for 36 hours without looking for any alternative."
Prince Johnson Kumah said: ·
"Oohhh. I don't have a Recovery Ward in my facility, but we just successfully finished a Caesarean Section for a referred client."
Patrick K Yankey said:
"So the husband waited for 36 hours without making a move. Sometimes the presence of husbands or a serious family member could make a difference. Whenever I see my wife in difficulties during labour, I ask questions and take decisions instantly. When you leave everything in their care, "had I known" becomes the last words. It's sad to lose young and promising ladies during labour. The menace is too alarming."
Nurse, baby die in Toyota Voxy crash
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a heartbreaking road crash had claimed the lives of a nurse, her baby, and her sister in the Western Region.
The nurse, who hails from Mampong, was travelling to Takoradi when their Toyota Voxy collided with a tipper truck on the Tarkwa-Bogoso road.
Social media reacted with sorrow, with some calling for a ban on Toyota Voxy vehicles for long-distance travel amid rising concerns over the car.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
