CRI calls for reforms in Ghana’s education system
Child Rights International (CRI) is advocating for a fundamental overhaul of Ghana’s educational regulations to better serve and protect the interests of students. This call to action comes after the Accra High Court found Achimota Secondary School liable for the death of 15-year-old student Kevin Kofi Moses, who succumbed to cerebral malaria on 4 December … The post CRI calls for reforms in Ghana’s education system appeared first on Asaase Radio.
Child Rights International (CRI) is advocating for a fundamental overhaul of Ghana’s educational regulations to better serve and protect the interests of students.
This call to action comes after the Accra High Court found Achimota Secondary School liable for the death of 15-year-old student Kevin Kofi Moses, who succumbed to cerebral malaria on 4 December 2016.
Kevin, who had just enrolled at Achimota Secondary in October 2016, began experiencing malaria symptoms on 28 November 2016.
Despite his complaints, he was initially given only ibuprofen; by 2 December, Kevin’s condition had deteriorated significantly, leading to his admission to the Achimota Government Hospital.
He was transferred again to the 37 Military Hospital, where he died the following day.
Kevin’s parents contended that the school’s negligence and inadequate response to his medical needs were to blame for their son’s death.
The court, presided over by Comfort Kwasiwor Tasiame, upheld these claims, ruling that the school had indeed breached its duty of care.
In her judgement dated 28 May 2024, Tasiame stated: “The school has the duty of care [to the child],” she said. “It is not the parents who must make sure that the child gets the appropriate medical care in school. It is the duty of the school to provide the child with the right medical care.”
In response to the judgement, CRI issued a statement on 5 July 2024, urging immediate reforms in the educational system’s handling of student welfare.
“We urge our educational system to redefine its rules and regulations to prioritise children’s interests,” the statement read. “This calls for reforms in protocols governing the welfare of children to ensure their well-being takes precedence over institutional concerns.”
The statement also acknowledged the court’s role in delivering justice and setting a precedent for better practices within schools.
The court awarded Kevin’s family special damages of GHC14,650 and general damages totaling GHC600,000.
Additional compensation was granted for the loss of Kevin’s future prospects, recognising his academic potential and career aspirations.
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