The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on Tuesday, February 24, visited the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to witness the safe discharge of a rescued infant who had been receiving treatment at the facility’s Child Health Department.
The baby, allegedly stolen from the Mamprobi Polyclinic and later rescued through a coordinated operation, had been under medical observation since the incident.
Thanks to the swift intervention and professional care provided by hospital personnel, the child fully recovered and was discharged in good health.
During her visit, the Minister expressed profound appreciation to the medical team for their dedication and quality care.
She confirmed that the Government, acting on the directive of John Dramani Mahama, had settled the baby’s medical bills at Korle-Bu to ease the family’s financial burden. Outstanding bills incurred at the Mamprobi Polyclinic prior to the child’s transfer were also cleared.
The Minister disclosed that the mother has received psychological support and is responding well, with both mother and child expected to return for periodic medical reviews to ensure the baby’s continued well-being.
As part of her visit, Dr. Lartey toured the hospital’s Child Protection Unit, commending staff for their professionalism and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children.
She later visited the Ghana Police Service at the Dansoman Police Station to engage officers handling the case. She praised the police for their swift and coordinated response, which led to the successful rescue of the infant, and was briefed on the progress of investigations and ongoing legal processes. The accused has been arraigned in court, with investigations continuing.
In a moment described by observers as empathetic and leadership-driven, the Minister engaged both the accused and a close relative, emphasizing the need for due process while reaffirming Government’s firm commitment to justice and child protection.
Conveying appreciation from the President and First Lady to Ghanaians — particularly the media — for their overwhelming support to the family, she highlighted the importance of collaboration between social protection institutions and law enforcement agencies.
“The joy of all this is that the baby is well,” she noted, urging the public to remain vigilant and supportive of child protection efforts nationwide.
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