Details Emerge as 200 Level Law Student Dies 2 Minutes after Receiving Injection in Ewim Polyclinic
- A 19-year-old University of Ghana law student, Nana Obeng Owusu Junior, died under mysterious circumstances after receiving an unprescribed injection
- The student, suffering from an asthma attack, was taken for nebulizer treatment but was injected without proper assessment, leading to his abrupt demise
- The incident has raised concerns, with the deceased's mother demanding a thorough investigation and accountability from the clinic
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A tragic incident unfolded at the Ewim Polyclinic in the Cape Coast Metropolis as a 19-year-old law student of the University of Ghana, Nana Obeng Owusu Junior, died mysteriously within two minutes of receiving an unidentified injection.
The deceased allegedly passed away instantly after a nurse identified as Michael administered the injection at approximately 19:00 hours on a fateful Monday.
The circumstances surrounding this mysterious death have raised concerns, prompting a call for a thorough investigation by the Ghana Health Service and the security agencies to uncover the cause of the tragic incident and ensure justice for the bereaved family.
Nelly Mills, the mother of the deceased, recounted the distressing events that transpired at the clinic.
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According to her, she took her son, who suffered from asthma to the facility for a nebulizer treatment, but the situation took a tragic turn.
Mrs Mills explained that Michael, the nurse on duty, injected her son with an unknown substance without checking his vitals.
Within two minutes, Nana Obeng Owusu Junior fell asleep and subsequently passed away.
The grieving mother also expressed shock and concern over the Ewim Polyclinic's handling of the situation, alleging that they quickly arranged for a hearse and took the body to the University of Cape Coast morgue. She added that they embalmed her son's body without her consent.
The family is determined to pursue a thorough investigation into this tragic incident, seeking answers and justice for their loss.
The Ewim Polyclinic, on the other hand, declined to comment on the allegations, when the Ghana News Agency contacted them.
Student dies after final exams
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a 500-level student had died after his final exams.
Oduntan reportedly died on the school campus last Thursday, June 1, The PUNCH reported.
It was gathered that the final-year student was rushed to the school hospital after he slumped but didn’t make it.
The deceased student, shortly before the tragic incident, was seen in a short video clip celebrating after writing his final examination.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
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