Family demands probe into 14-year-old Abomosu STEM SHS student’s death amid concerns over treatment

The family of a 14-year-old student at Abomosu STEM Senior High School in the Eastern Region is demanding a thorough investigation into their son's death. Daniel Boateng Mintah reportedly died on September 30, 2026, just 12 days after starting school with the goal of becoming a computer engineer. His father, David Mintah, stated that the family was called by someone claiming Daniel was ill and required an injection for suspected malaria.

The caller also requested payment for the injection and Daniel's health insurance details. Despite several unsuccessful attempts to get updates, the family was told by another caller, identifying himself as the headmaster, to hurry to the school. Upon arriving, they were informed Daniel had been brought to Kwabeng Hospital dead.

The family was told Daniel had complained of a headache and stomachache before arriving at the hospital, where a doctor advised they seek a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Daniel's body was eventually transferred to Tafo for examination, where the family noticed blood coming from his nose, ears, mouth, and head.

They also found medication among his belongings, including carbamazepine, olanzapine, and multivitamins, which the family did not use. The teacher who treated Daniel reported that he had visited the school's sick bay with a headache, but the teacher was unable to identify the injection administered. The family has requested the police and Minister for Education to intervene in the investigation and for Daniel's body to be transferred to the Police Hospital in Accra.

The family's sister, Vivian Mintah, also expressed concern about the medication found among Daniel's belongings and called for investigators to determine the origin of these medications.