Nurse killed in crash while transporting medical supplies
Nafisa Adama, a 32-year-old enrolled nurse, lost her life in a road accident on Tuesday, May 12, while transporting medical supplies from Gwollu to Kusali in the Sissala West District. She was reportedly returning to her community, located about 15 kilometres from Gwollu, after collecting drugs and other medical logistics from the district capital. The incident occurred around 16:00 GMT.
Rauf Bawa Basugu, the Sissala West District Health Information Officer, said strong winds and heavy rainfall led to a head-on collision with a motor tricycle travelling from the opposite direction. The tricycle rider reportedly lost control and crashed into Madam Nafisa, who was carrying containers of drugs. She sustained severe injuries and was rushed for emergency medical attention, but was pronounced dead about an hour later. Mr. Basugu disclosed that the deceased nurse was a mother of two who had gotten married just two weeks ago. He also said, "We at the Ghana Health Service administration feel deeply saddened by her death. If not for the medical logistics she came to transport from Gwollu, she probably would not have died." Madam Nafisa Adama was posted to Gwollu in 2023 before later being transferred to Kusali.
Her passing leaves the Kusali community without a resident health worker pending the posting of a replacement. About 36 health workers have left the Sissala West District this year, but only 13 have so far been replaced.
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A nurse stationed at the Kusali CHPS Compound was involved in an accident while transporting medical supplies. The incident raises concerns about healthcare delivery in the Sissala West District - especially given recent staffing challenges.
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