Abigail Opoku, the pregnant woman whose death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital sparked public outrage and allegations of medical negligence, has
Abigail Opoku, the pregnant woman whose death at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital sparked public outrage and allegations of medical negligence, has been laid to rest amid scenes of sorrow and emotional grief from family members, friends and sympathisers.
The burial service, held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, was marked by tears and heartbreak as mourners struggled to come to terms with the circumstances surrounding her death. Family members openly wept as they paid their final respects to the deceased, whose passing has generated widespread concern over maternal healthcare delivery at the facility.
Abigail reportedly died while in labour after medical personnel at the hospital allegedly failed to perform an emergency caesarean section requested by her family.
According to relatives, hospital authorities cited the unavailability of beds at the recovery ward as the reason the procedure could not be carried out.
The incident is said to have occurred on Sunday, April 26, after Abigail was initially taken to a private health facility for delivery. However, due to complications and prolonged labour, she was later referred to the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital for specialised care.
Speaking to the media, Abigail’s sister revealed that the family repeatedly pleaded with doctors and nurses at the hospital to conduct an emergency caesarean section to save both mother and child.
She alleged that medical staff declined the requests, insisting there were no vacant beds available for post-surgery recovery.
According to the family, Abigail remained at the hospital for nearly 36 hours without undergoing the procedure and eventually died with her unborn baby still in her womb.
The tragic circumstances surrounding her death have triggered anger and concern among sections of the public, with relatives alleging that similar incidents may have occurred at the facility in the past.
Some mourners at the burial questioned how a pregnant woman in distress could allegedly be denied critical emergency care due to logistical challenges at a major public health institution.
The case has since attracted national attention, adding to ongoing conversations about maternal healthcare, hospital infrastructure and emergency response systems within the health sector.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched investigations into the incident to determine the exact circumstances that led to Abigail Opoku’s death.
Health authorities are expected to review medical records, procedures followed by staff, and conditions at the facility as part of the probe.
The outcome of the investigation is expected to shape public understanding of the case and determine whether any disciplinary or administrative actions will follow.
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