Nurse Found Dead in Suspected Suicide
The Edwenase community is reeling from shock and grief after a 37-year-old nurse was found dead in a suspected case of suicide on Sunday morning.
The deceased, identified as Akosua Adutwuwaa, was a staff nurse at the Kokofu Government Hospital. According to her family, she had gone about her usual morning routine — cleaning the house and preparing porridge for her two-year-old daughter — before disappearing ahead of the family’s planned trip to church.
Her lifeless body was later discovered in one of the rooms of the house, hanging from a ceiling fan with a white rope around her neck. The discovery has left her family, friends, and the entire community in disbelief.
“She seemed fine. She even laughed and played with the baby,” her mother said in an emotional account. “There were no signs something was wrong.”
The body has been transferred to the Pramso Hospital morgue, where a post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out under the supervision of the Ashanti South Regional Police Command. Police say investigations are underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to her death.
The incident marks a rare and deeply unsettling event in the community. Residents describe Akosua as quiet, respectful, hardworking, and deeply committed to both her daughter and her profession.
“This is the first time something like this has happened in Edwenase,” a neighbor said. “It’s very painful.”
In a statement, management at Kokofu Government Hospital expressed their sadness, describing the late nurse as a dedicated professional who served patients with compassion and care. The hospital also announced plans to offer psychological support to grieving staff.
Since news of her death broke, tributes have flooded social media, with many expressing support for her grieving family — especially her young daughter, who now faces life without her mother.
The tragedy has also renewed urgent discussions around mental health challenges in the healthcare sector. Advocates are calling for better mental health support systems for nurses and other frontline workers, who often face silent struggles behind their public duties.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, seek help. Speak to a professional, call a support line, or talk to someone you trust. You are not alone.
