Sandra Baafi Boateng family seeks aid for bedridden nursing graduate

The family of Sandra Baafi Boateng, a 25-year-old nursing graduate, is appealing for financial support to assist with her recovery a year after she was critically injured. Boateng has been bedridden since November 12, 2025, following a stampede during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise in Kumasi. The incident occurred while she was attempting to join the military as a nurse, leaving her unable to pursue her professional goals.

The tragic event took place during a recruitment drive that saw thousands of applicants gather, leading to a chaotic stampede. Boateng was among those most severely affected, sustaining injuries that have kept her confined to a bed for the past twelve months. Despite her nursing background and desire to serve in the healthcare sector of the GAF, the physical toll of the incident has halted her career and left her in need of constant care.

Boateng’s family notes that the cost of medical care and ongoing support has become a significant burden. They are calling on the Ghana Armed Forces, the government, and the public to provide assistance for her rehabilitation and future medical needs. As she marks one year since the tragedy, the family remains hopeful that the necessary aid will allow her to regain her health and eventually fulfill her aspirations in the nursing profession.