In Ghana's higher
education institutions, a very concerning trend has surfaced. At least 13
students from large public colleges have died from non-natural causes since
2024, according to recent data examined by JoyNews Research.
Parents, kids, and school
administrators are experiencing increasing levels of dread and anxiety as a
result of this spate of catastrophes, which does not include illness-related
deaths.
The nation's best
universities, such as the University of Ghana, KNUST, the University of Cape
Coast, and the University of Education, Winneba, are all affected by these
tragic events. Six deaths were reported during the crisis' peak in 2024, four
in 2025, and three in just the first part of this year.
Particularly heavily
damaged is Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). In just
five months, the campus grieved the death of four students between late 2024
and early 2025. These incidents included a number of violent assaults and mishaps,
including the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a final-year student.
There is a pressing need
for improved security and safety measures to safeguard young people's lives
while they pursue their education on campus as these incidents continue to
garner media attention.
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