A student at the Ghana School of Law died after suffering a medical emergency during a lecture, according to the school’s Students’ Representative Council, prompting calls for a review of campus health services and emergency response protocols.

The incident occurred on March 21 during an academic session, SRC President Nana Opoku Ware said in a statement issued Monday. Fellow students assisted the individual and transported him to Ridge Hospital in Accra, where he was pronounced dead despite resuscitation efforts by both students and medical staff.

The SRC described the death as a significant loss to the student body and extended condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. It also noted that counseling services had been made available to students affected by the incident.

The council raised concerns about reports that the school’s clinic was inaccessible at the time of the emergency, an issue it said requires urgent clarification. It has requested a meeting with school management to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to advocate for improvements in on-campus medical care.

Proposed measures include expanded access to health services, clearer emergency response procedures and increased investment in student health infrastructure.

An eyewitness account from a fellow student, who identified himself as a medical doctor, described a rapid deterioration in the student’s condition. According to the account, the student had earlier shared elevated blood pressure readings but remained responsive during class before later exhibiting signs of distress, including heavy sweating and chest discomfort.

Efforts to reach the campus clinic were unsuccessful, the witness said, after which colleagues transported the student toward the hospital. En route, the student lost consciousness, prompting roadside cardiopulmonary resuscitation before being rushed to Ridge Hospital with police assistance.

Hospital staff initiated advanced life-saving measures, including intubation, defibrillation and intravenous treatment, but were unable to revive him after approximately 30 minutes of intervention.

The SRC said ensuring student safety and well-being remains its top priority as it seeks accountability and reforms in the wake of the incident.

Source:TheDotNews