Kasoa: Pregnant woman dies after alleged refusal of C-Section due to “no bed”
Pregnant woman who died in labour
A pregnant woman has reportedly died while in labour after the Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa allegedly refused to perform a caesarean section, citing a lack of space in its recovery ward.
The deceased, Opoku Abigail, was initially admitted to a private clinic but was referred to the hospital after experiencing prolonged labour, according to her sister.
However, upon arrival, both Abigail and her relatives’ requests for a caesarean operation were said to have been turned down by medical staff, who explained that there were no available beds in the ward.
Family members say she died nearly 36 hours after reaching the facility, with the baby still unborn.
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, April 26, has raised concerns among relatives, who claim similar cases have happened at the hospital.
Speaking to Citi News, the deceased’s sister called for an investigation into the facility’s operations, insisting that Abigail’s life could have been saved if the surgery had been carried out.
“Before she was referred, we were advised to opt for a caesarean section to save both mother and child. But when we informed the nurses at the Mother and Child Hospital, they said there was no space in the recovery ward, so they couldn’t proceed.
“They assured us she would deliver naturally. We got there around 2 to 3 am, but she wasn’t given any medication. She was in severe pain, and even when she personally requested the surgery, no action was taken,” she recounted.
Efforts to get a response from the hospital’s Medical Director and Administrator were unsuccessful, as officials told Citi News that both were unavailable to comment.
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