HEFRA orders probe into death of nursing mother at Nsawkaw hospital
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HEFRA) has ordered an investigation into the death of a 27-year-old nursing mother, Elizabeth Poku, at the Nsawkaw Government Hospital. The development follows allegations that the deceased died after suffering an asthma attack because oxygen was not immediately available at the facility. HEFRA’s Public Relations Officer, Christabel Nuhuhu, said no […]
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HEFRA) has launched an investigation into the death of a 27-year-old nursing mother, Elizabeth Poku, at the Nsawkaw Government Hospital. Allegations suggest that Elizabeth passed away due to a lack of immediate oxygen availability at the facility. The deceased's husband, Isaac Poku, disclosed that his wife was transported from Wenchi to the hospital while experiencing an asthma attack.
He maintained that she was still breathing upon arrival but died due to delayed oxygen administration. However, Dr. Taa-Amoako, the Medical Superintendent of the Nsawkaw Government Hospital, contested the family's account. He confirmed the hospital's oxygen plant was non-functional but affirmed that sufficient oxygen was present to manage emergency cases.
HEFRA's Public Relations Officer, Christabel Nuhuhu, affirmed that the investigation aims to ensure all health facilities across the country are equipped with oxygen and other essential resources for critical and emergency case management.
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