Oyoko Methodist SHS student dies after sitting last exam

08:54 - 01 August 2020

Oyoko Methodist Senior High School

A second-year gold-track student of Oyoko Methodist <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/10-shs-students-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-ahafo-region/g7xfnq5">Senior High School</a> in Koforidua in the Eastern Region has died after writing her last exam.

Reports stated that the female student collapsed after writing Literature in English.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) in a statement said the female student complained of sickness to the school nurse on Thursday, 30 July 2020, just after sitting her final paper.

She died upon arrival at the St. Joseph Hospital emergency ward, the statement noted.

According to the GES, the cause of death is yet to be ascertained.

It said: "Management of GES is waiting for the hospital authorities for the cause of death. Further details on the cause of death will be provided as soon as the report is received from the hospital."

The Service also extended its condolences to the family of the deceased student.