The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has outlined a series of medical, financial and welfare interventions provided to Sandra Baafi Boateng, a 25-year-old victim of the military recruitment stampede at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on November 12, 2025, dismissing suggestions that she has been abandoned.

Sandra, who sustained a severe traumatic head injury during the incident, received treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) from November 12, 2025, to February 26, 2026.

Following a visit by a delegation from the Ministry of Defence on February 20, 2026, her family requested that she be transferred to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra for further medical attention.

In response to the request, the Ghana Armed Forces arranged an air medical evacuation, with a military medical team transporting her from Kumasi to the 37 Military Hospital on February 26, 2026.

At the time of the evacuation, Sandra was in a semi-conscious state but remained responsive to pain. Medical personnel at KATH had informed the military team that she had been taken off the ventilator and was receiving nutrition through a feeding tube.

A medical review conducted on March 8, 2026, indicated that her condition remained largely unchanged following her transfer to the 37 Military Hospital.

However, the hospital provided additional specialist support, including dietetic services, palliative care and physiotherapy. Her mother also received assistance from the hospital’s Therapy and Wellness team.

GH¢113,800 in Medical Costs

The Ghana Armed Forces has also provided details of the medical expenses associated with Sandra’s treatment.

According to the information provided, the medical bill incurred at KATH between November 12, 2025, and February 26, 2026, amounted to approximately GH¢85,000 and is being paid.

Additionally, her eight-month admission at the 37 Military Hospital, from February 26 to October 28, 2026, was calculated at GH¢28,800, based on an estimated daily cost of GH¢120.

This brings the total medical expenditure to approximately GH¢113,800.

GH¢30,000 Financial Assistance and Other Support

Following her discharge from the 37 Military Hospital, Sandra’s family requested that she be returned to Kumasi.

The Ghana Armed Forces assured the family that her medical needs would continue to receive attention through the 4th Military Hospital (4 MRS) in Kumasi until her full recovery.

Further assistance was extended to the family on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, during a brief ceremony at the General Headquarters Public Affairs Conference Hall.

The ceremony, attended by senior military officials, including the Director-General of Human Resource, Director-General of Religious Affairs, Director of Military Police, a representative of the Medical Branch and the Director of Discipline, was organised to provide assistance to the parents of two victims discharged from the 37 Military Hospital.

Before the presentation, the Director-General of Religious Affairs counselled the parents and offered prayers for them.

At the ceremony, Sandra’s mother received GH¢30,000 in financial assistance and an air bed to improve her daughter’s comfort and care.

A wheelchair was also offered to the family, but her mother declined the offer, explaining that they already had one.

Family Declines Military Ambulance Arrangement

The Ghana Armed Forces also made arrangements to transport Sandra from Accra to Kumasi using a military ambulance.

However, her mother expressed a preference for air transportation. Since an airlift could not be arranged at the time, she declined the military ambulance arrangement and opted to travel with the National Ambulance Service.

Sandra’s Sister Benefits from Military Recruitment Support

Beyond the medical and financial assistance, the military also introduced a support arrangement under which family members of victims would be given recruitment opportunities in place of their affected relatives.

As part of this arrangement, Sandra’s sister, Mercy Bioh, is currently undergoing training at the Army Recruit Training School (ARTS) at Shai Hills.

Continued Medical Support

The Ghana Armed Forces says its interventions demonstrate the support extended to Sandra and her family since the November 2025 tragedy.

The support includes her evacuation from Kumasi to Accra, medical care at the 37 Military Hospital, financial assistance, medical equipment, transportation arrangements and a recruitment opportunity for her sister.

Following her return to Kumasi, the family has been assured that the 4th Military Hospital will continue to provide the necessary medical assistance.

The details provide a timeline of the interventions undertaken by the military and address concerns surrounding Sandra’s welfare after the recruitment stampede.

The military’s position is that support for Sandra and her family has not ended with her discharge from the 37 Military Hospital, as arrangements remain in place for her continued medical care in Kumasi.

 

Source: Ministry of Defence