The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has informed Parliament that the government is prepared to fly Sandra Baafi Boateng abroad for specialized medical care, pending a formal recommendation from her medical team.
Ms. Baafi Boateng has remained bedridden since November 12, 2025, following a tragic stampede during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
High-Level Medical Intervention
Addressing the House on Monday, March 9, the Minister provided a comprehensive update on the victim’s condition, emphasizing that the Ministry of Health is working in lockstep with hospital authorities.
“I wish to assure this Honourable House that the Ministry of Health has remained actively engaged with Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to ensure that Ms. Sandra Baafi Boateng receives the requisite specialist care,” Mr. Akandoh stated.
He further noted that as of February 26, 2026, the patient was transferred to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. She is currently under the supervision of a multidisciplinary team of specialists focusing on:
● Intensive Rehabilitation: Physical therapy to address mobility issues.
● Social Support: Psychological and emotional care for the victim and her family.
● Specialized Monitoring: Constant assessment to determine if local facilities are sufficient for her long-term recovery.
State-Sponsored Recovery
The Minister reaffirmed that the government has assumed full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred since the incident to alleviate the financial strain on the Boateng family.
While the patient is currently receiving high-level care within Ghana, the government is not ruling out international intervention. Mr. Akandoh emphasized that the administration is “assessing all available medical options, both within Ghana and abroad,” to guarantee the best possible outcome for the young woman.
Background of the Incident
The 2025/2026 GAF enlistment exercise saw thousands of hopeful applicants converge on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The sheer volume of attendees led to a chaotic crush, resulting in several injuries. Ms. Baafi Boateng’s case has since become a focal point of public concern regarding the safety protocols of large-scale state recruitment drives.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches and national attention shifts toward major events, the Health Ministry’s commitment to this case serves as a reminder of the ongoing fallout from the November tragedy.
