Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has for the first time since news broke about her seeking urgent medical care at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), and her referral to a hospital abroad has spoken.
The Vice President of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, is set to seek further medical treatment abroad following a sudden illness.
The Vice President was rushed to to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Saturday, March 29, 2025 after a sudden illness on Friday night after work.
However, after administering the initial treatment, experts from the University of Ghana Medical Centre advised she seeks further treatment abroad.
It is unclear when she will be travelling to seek medical attention, but she is set to leave as soon as possible to restore her health to normalcy.
This health update was disclosed in a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
“We wish the Vice President a speedy recovery,” it read.
The government has not disclosed further details about her condition or the specific country where she will be receiving treatment.
News of the Vice President’s hospitalization sparked widespread concern, with many Ghanaians taking to social media to express their prayers and well wishes. Political figures, religious leaders, and members of the public also extended their support, wishing her a speedy recovery.
Amid the concern over her health, the Vice President acknowledged the outpouring of goodwill messages in her special Eid Mubarak statement to the Muslim community.
In her message, she expressed deep gratitude for the kindness and support shown by Ghanaians.
“Likewise, I would like to say thank you to everyone for the kind sentiments and well wishes this weekend.”
Her statement, though brief, reassured the public of her appreciation for their prayers and support.
Read full statement below:
