After intervening in a distressing case in Bulemi within the Weija-Gbawe Municipality, where a woman was reported to be preparing meals for her children using unsafe and unhygienic substances, 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 (where the family has been receiving medical and psychological care) on Thursday 2nd April 2026, to monitor progress made and address new concerns.
The visit forms part of the Minister’s efforts to ensure that vulnerable individuals and families receive the care, protection and support they need.
At the hospital, the Minister engaged the woman, observing her improvement under medical and psychological care since her admission. The Minister also spent time with the woman’s two sons, interacting with them in a reassuring manner.
The boys, showed encouraging signs of improvement reflecting the care they are receiving.
The Minister also engaged their father who was present as part of ongoing efforts to ensure a stable and nurturing pathway for the children going forward.
Beyond the immediate family, the Minister also interacted with other other patients and sharing words of encouragement.
As part of the visit, the Minister presented relief items and personal essentials to support the woman and her two 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.
He emphasized the importance of early intervention, sustained care and strong collaboration between health professionals and social services in managing cases effectively.
Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey reiterated government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring that no one is left behind in accessing care and social protection services.
The Minister also used the opportunity to engage officers of the Social Welfare Unit at the hospital, stressing the need for coordinated social support systems to help affected individuals and families rebuild their lives beyond institutional care.
She also noted that the Ministry is also exploring ways to strengthen social protection systems, including the ongoing LEAP reassessment and expansion, to better identify and support vulnerable individuals in institutional settings just as those at the Accra Psychiatry Hoapital. She emphasized that no one should be excluded from critical social interventions due to their circumstances.
Behind the scenes, careful steps are being taken by the Minister to secure a stable and supportive future for the children, including ongoing monitoring, psychosocial support and plans to facilitate their reintegration into a safe family environment and return to education.
