A somber mood has enveloped the Ghana School of Law following the death of a student who collapsed during a lecture over the weekend, prompting the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) to demand an urgent review of emergency response protocols on campus.
The incident occurred on Saturday, March 21, during academic activities. According to a statement released by the SRC on Monday, March 23, colleagues immediately rushed the student to the Ridge Hospital after the collapse. Despite the swift intervention of fellow students and the subsequent efforts of medical personnel, the student was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The SRC described the loss as “devastating” for the entire school community and extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and classmates. The council also acknowledged the steps taken by the school’s management to provide counseling and psychological support to students affected by the tragedy.
However, the SRC raised significant concerns regarding the immediate response to the emergency. The council noted troubling reports that the institution’s on-campus clinic may not have been accessible at the time the student collapsed.
“The SRC notes with concern reports that the School Clinic was not accessible at the time emergency care was needed,” the statement read. “While these reports are yet to be fully established, they raise serious issues regarding student welfare and emergency response systems on campus.”
In light of the incident, the SRC has formally requested an urgent meeting with the school’s management. The council aims to establish the precise circumstances surrounding the student’s death and to advocate for systemic reforms.
Proposed measures include ensuring improved access to on-campus medical care, establishing clearer and more efficient emergency response protocols, and increasing investment in student health infrastructure.
“The safety, health, and well-being of students remain our utmost priority,” the SRC emphasized in their statement.
