Female nurse at Kusali CHPS compound dies in the line of duty

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Female nurse at Kusali CHPs Compound dies in the line of duty

A female nurse at the Kusali CHPS Compound in the Sissala West District of Ghana’s Upper West Region has died in the line of duty.

The nurse identified as Madam Nafisah Adama is stationed at Kusali CHPs Compound.

Reports suggest Madam Nafisah Adama reportedly went to the Gwollu Health Centre to pick medicines for her CHPs compound, where she met her unfortunate death colliding with a tricycle whilst returning.

The news shared on X by SIKAOFFICIAL read, “A female nurse stationed at the Kusali CHPs Compound in the Sissala West District of Ghana’s Upper West Region has tragically lost her life in the line of duty.

According to reports, the nurse identified as Madam Nafisah Adama reportedly went to the Gwollu Health Centre to pick medicines for her CHPs compound, and unfortunately collided with a tricycle whilst returning”.

Netizen reacting to the tragic news stated, “Nafisah left to pick medicines for her community and never came back. That’s the quiet, unsung sacrifice of frontline health workers in rural Ghana. The roads that killed her are the same roads the government must urgently fix. Rest in peace”.

One X user added, “May her soul rest in peace. I always wonder how we can curb this road accident on our roads, which is becoming too much”.

A netizen added, “She married a week ago.

She came to escort her husband, who was travelling to school on her way home, when she had this tragic accident hmm”.

One X user added, “Heartbreaking news. Madam Nafisah Adama’s dedication to serving her community is a testament to her selflessness. My deepest condolences to her family, colleagues, and all who knew her. Her loss is a reminder of the sacrifices healthcare workers make daily. May she rest in peace”.

In related news, a thirty-six-year-old student nurse of the Ofori Panin Senior High School (OPASS) has died in a tragic accident.

The deceased has been identified as Edward Cann.

Reports suggest Edward Cann died in a tragic accident near the Lakeside Washing Bay at Opass Junction.

The information gathered suggests the unfortunate incident reportedly occurred whilst the young man was travelling from Kukurantumi towards Opass Junction on his Royal Motorbike with registration M-23-UE 424.

The New Tafo District Police Command has confirmed that the body has been deposited at the New Tafo-Akim Government Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

In their statement, they wrote, “1. The New Tafo-Akim District Police Command is investigating a tragic motor accident that occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 8, 2026, resulting in the death of a healthcare professional

2. At about 1:30 am this dawn, police received reports of a solo motor accident near the Lakeside washing bay at OPASS Junction and proceeded to the scene to find a male rider with severe injuries lying near his Royal motorbike with registration M-23-UE 424.

3. The victim was rushed to the New Tafo-Akim Government Hospital for emergency medical attention, but was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival.

4. The victim has been identified as Edward Cann, 36, a School Nurse at Ofori Panin Senior High School (OPASS).

5. Preliminary investigations suggest that Mr Cann was travelling from Kukurantumi toward OPASS Junction. It is alleged that the rider failed to disengage the motorbike’s kickstand. While in motion, the stand struck the road surface, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

6. The body of the deceased has been deposited at the New Tafo-Akim Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy, and the motorbike has been impounded at the New Tafo Police Station for further examination.

7. The Police extends its deepest condolences to the family of Edward Cann and the entire OPASS community”.

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