The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has detailed the medical, financial and welfare support it has provided to Sandra Baafi, a victim of the Kumasi Recruitment Stampede, following a viral social media publication about her condition.
In a press release issued on November 3, 2026, the Armed Forces said it had fully covered medical expenses amounting to GH¢100,000 for Miss Baafi after she was transferred from the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) to the 37 Military Hospital for further treatment.
According to the statement, Miss Baafi was admitted to KATH from November 12, 2025, to February 26, 2026, following the stampede. At the request of her family, she was subsequently air-evacuated to the 37 Military Hospital, with the cost borne by the Ghana Armed Forces.
The military said it had also made arrangements for her continued medical care after discharge, assuring the family that the 4 Medical Reception Station in Kumasi would continue attending to her until she fully recovers.
“After discharge, the Military assured the family that 4 Medical Reception Station, Kumasi would continue her care until full recovery,” the statement said.
As part of its broader welfare support to the affected family, the Armed Forces also offered a recruitment opportunity to a nominated family member. Miss Baafi’s sister, Mercy Bioh, is currently undergoing training at the Army Recruit Training School at Shai Hills.
The military further disclosed that additional financial and logistical assistance was presented to Miss Baafi’s family during a brief ceremony at the General Headquarters on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
At the ceremony, her mother received GH¢30,000 in financial assistance and an air bed to support her daughter’s care and comfort.
The Armed Forces also offered the family a wheelchair, but the offer was declined because they already had one. An ambulance was equally made available to transport Miss Baafi to Kumasi.
However, the family opted to travel with the National Ambulance Service, a decision the military said it respected.
“The family preferred to travel with the National Ambulance Service, a choice Ghana Armed Forces respected,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its commitment to the victim’s recovery, the military said it would continue working with her family to ensure she receives the necessary medical attention and welfare support.
“The Ghana Armed Forces remains committed to Miss Baafi’s full recovery and will continue to work closely with the family to support her medical care and welfare,” the statement said.
The Armed Forces also wished Miss Baafi a speedy recovery.
Read the statement below:
