A 27-year-old nursing mother from Wenchi in Ghana’s Bono Region has died at the Tain District Hospital in Nsawkaw, with her family alleging that a shortage of medical oxygen contributed to her death.
The deceased, identified as Elizabeth, was reportedly an asthmatic patient who was rushed to the hospital by her husband, Isaac Opoku, after she developed a serious health condition requiring urgent medical attention.
According to the bereaved family, the hospital allegedly did not have sufficient medical oxygen to stabilise her condition, resulting in the tragic death of the young mother.
The family is now calling for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Elizabeth’s death, seeking clarity on the medical treatment she received and the availability of essential healthcare supplies at the facility.
The incident has also generated concern among residents in the Tain District, with some community members alleging that previous patients have experienced difficulties linked to shortages of critical medical supplies.
Residents are therefore appealing to the Minister of Health, the Tain Member of Parliament and the Tain District Health Directorate to investigate the situation and ensure that the hospital is adequately equipped with essential medical equipment and supplies.
However, management of the Tain District Hospital has denied claims that Elizabeth died because of an oxygen shortage, insisting that the alleged lack of oxygen was not responsible for her death.
The conflicting accounts have increased calls for an independent investigation to establish the facts surrounding the death and address concerns about healthcare delivery, medical oxygen availability and patient safety at the hospital.
Source: newsthemegh.com