Gender Minister visits injured schoolchildren after Dzorwulu-Accra Mall crash

 The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited schoolchildren injured in the Dzorwulu-Accra Mall crash, assuring their families of the government’s full support throughout their recovery.

The children are currently receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital after a school bus carrying pupils collided with a tipper truck on the Dzorwulu-Accra Mall stretch on Thursday, July 30.

During her visit, Dr Lartey described the accident as heartbreaking and expressed her deepest sympathy to the injured children and their families. She assured them that the government remains committed to supporting their recovery and ensuring they receive the necessary care.

The Gender Minister’s visit to the injured schoolchildren also highlighted the government’s appreciation for the efforts of the Ghana National Fire Service, the Ghana Police Service, other security agencies, emergency responders, and members of the public whose swift intervention helped rescue the children and ensure they received prompt medical attention.

Dr Lartey further commended the management and medical staff of the 37 Military Hospital for their professionalism, quick response, and dedication in treating the injured pupils.

She noted that investigations into the cause of the Dzorwulu-Accra Mall crash are ongoing, expressing confidence that the appropriate authorities will establish the facts and ensure accountability where necessary.

The Minister is expected to continue visiting the remaining injured children receiving treatment at other health facilities to offer the government’s support and monitor their recovery.

Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey was accompanied by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, and the Director of Social Protection, Madam Francisca Atuluk, during the visit.

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