By Gifty Amofa, GNA
Accra, Nov. 13, GNA – The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) says it has borne the medical expenses of Sandra Baafi, a victim of the Kumasi recruitment stampede, and offered a recruitment opportunity to her sister, who is currently undergoing military training.
The Armed Forces said it had supported Baafi’s medical treatment since the incident, including covering medical expenses amounting to GH¢100,000.
These were contained in a press release issued by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director-General of Public Relations of the Ghana Navy, and copied to the Ghana News Agency.
The release said Baafi was admitted to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital from November 12, 2025, to February 26, 2026, following the stampede.
At the family’s request, she was subsequently air-evacuated to the 37 Military Hospital for further treatment at the expense of the GAF.
After her discharge, the Armed Forces assured the family that the Fourth Medical Reception Station in Kumasi would continue to provide care until her full recovery.
As part of its broader welfare support, the GAF also offered a recruitment opportunity to a family member nominated by the victim’s family.
Consequently, Baafi’s sister, Mercy Bioh, is currently undergoing training at the Army Recruit Training School at Shai Hills.
The release said a brief ceremony was held at the General Headquarters on October 28, 2026, to provide additional support to the parents of two discharged victims.
At the ceremony, Baafi’s mother received GH¢30,000 in financial assistance and an air bed to support her daughter’s care and comfort.
The Armed Forces also offered a wheelchair, which the family declined because it already had one.
It further offered to transport the family to Kumasi by ambulance, but the family opted to travel with the National Ambulance Service, a decision the GAF said it respected.
The Armed Forces reaffirmed its commitment to Baafi’s full recovery and said it would continue to work closely with the family to support her medical care and welfare.
It also wished her a speedy recovery.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe