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BECE candidate dies after being denied medical care during GRNMA’s strike

A 14-year-old Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate, Awudu Gariba, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Assin Fosu Polyclinic on Friday, June 13.

Assin South District Education Director, Isaac Opoku, is reported to have confirmed his demise to the media.

The Nnuanua Number 1 Basic School student, according to reports, showed unrest on Thursday at the exam hall and was rushed to the Adiembra CHPS compound but was denied medical care as the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) still took effect.

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