The running mate of the Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has donated GH¢ 2,000 cash to the 25-year-old poor farmer who has delivered quadruplets.
The Medical Superintendent of Bibiani Government Hospital Dr. Akwasi Adu Gyamfi explained to Bryt FM Correspondent Hamza Mohammed that he had a phone call from the office of the running mate of which Ghc2,000 was sent to be given to the mother in the meantime for her upkeep as she mobilizes more support.
The 25-year-old woman delivered quadruplets at Bibiani Government Hospital in Western North Region through the caesarian section.
She delivered on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at about 11:00 am.
The Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Kwesi Adu-Gyamfi, said the woman was referred from a private facility due to her critical condition.
The woman who is a farmer in Kwao-Krom near Sefwi Chirano in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality told the local media that, a scan conducted during her pregnancy revealed she was carrying the four babies, therefore, was aware she was going to deliver quadruplets.
However, was worried because she is a poor farmer who could not be able to take care of the children.
“When I went for a scan they told me I was carrying four babies. I was not happy because of financial challenges. I came to deliver through CS. Since I came it is the Midwives and Doctors who have been taken care of me”
She appealed to Philanthropists to come to her aide to help her take good care of the children.
The In-charge of Bibiani Government Hospital Maternity Ward, Mrs. Cynthia Kwofie said, the mother has been taken through counseling to be psychologically strong be able to take care of the children for all survive.
“We have counseled her and educated her on some of the things she should expect and how to overcome them, For instance, we spoke about the fact that her tummy may become big that gradually exercise may help but she should be worried when it happens”
She however appealed to Philanthropists and Corporate Ghana to come to the aide of the poor mother.
Husband of the woman, Daniel Aboagye told Bryt News he has not abandoned the wide and children but rather returned to Akuti Village to beg for money. He is hoping to return to the hospital tomorrow.
“I have not run away. I left the hospital around 10:00am to Akuti, looking for money. I am a farmer and I don’t have money so I am back to the village to beg for money. I need help else it is difficult.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Obed Ansah
