The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has conducted a follow-up wellness visit to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to monitor progress made in the case of a woman from Bulemi in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality who was earlier reported to be preparing unsafe meals for her children.
The Minister’s intervention, which initially ensured the family’s admission for medical and psychological care, forms part of her broader efforts to protect vulnerable individuals and families. During the visit, Hon. Lartey engaged the woman, observing her improvement under treatment, and spent time with her two sons, who showed encouraging signs of recovery. She also interacted with their father to reinforce ongoing efforts toward creating a stable and nurturing environment for the children.
Beyond the immediate family, the Minister extended her compassion to other patients at the hospital, offering words of encouragement. She also presented relief items and personal essentials to support the woman and her children.
Speaking during the visit, the Director of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Dr. Kwadzo Marfo Obeng, commended the Minister for her swift response and continued involvement, stressing the importance of early intervention, sustained care, and collaboration between health professionals and social services.
Hon. Lartey reiterated government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons, emphasizing that no one should be excluded from accessing care and social protection services. She engaged officers of the Social Welfare Unit at the hospital, highlighting the need for coordinated support systems to help affected families rebuild their lives beyond institutional care.
She further noted that the Ministry is reassessing and expanding the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to more effectively identify and assist vulnerable individuals in institutional settings. Behind the scenes, careful steps are being taken to secure a stable future for the children, including ongoing monitoring, psychosocial support, reintegration into a safe family environment, and a return to education.
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