The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, visited the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to witness the discharge of the infant who was allegedly stolen at the Mamprobi Polyclinic and later rescued through a coordinated effort.
The baby, who had been receiving care at the Child Health Department, was declared fully recovered and discharged in good health. The Minister expressed gratitude to the medical team for their swift intervention and quality care, confirming that the Government, under the directive of President John Dramani Mahama, had settled the medical bills to ease the family’s burden.
The mother has also received psychological support and is responding well, with both mother and child scheduled for periodic reviews to ensure continued well-being. Dr. Lartey commended staff at the hospital’s Child Protection Unit for their professionalism and commitment to safeguarding children.
As part of her follow-up, the Minister visited the Dansoman Police Station to meet officers handling the case. She praised the police for their swift and coordinated response, which led to the rescue of the child, and was briefed on the ongoing investigation and legal processes. The accused person has already been arraigned before court. In a rare gesture of empathy, the Minister engaged the accused and a close relative, underscoring the importance of due process while reaffirming government’s commitment to justice and child protection.
Dr. Lartey also visited the Mamprobi Polyclinic to settle outstanding medical bills incurred before the baby’s transfer to Korle-Bu. She conveyed appreciation from President Mahama and the First Lady to Ghanaians, especially the media, for their overwhelming support during the ordeal.
“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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