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A routine journey turned into a life-and-death emergency in a remote community in Ghana’s Upper West Region when a pregnant woman went into labor unexpectedly on her way to the Wa Municipal Hospital. According to accounts shared by locals, Senior Enrolled Nurse Iddris Abdul Latif of the Gudaayiri CHPS compound came upon the scene and immediately intervened. Without medical equipment or assistance, Nurse Latif helped the woman deliver safely in a nearby bush, saving both mother and child. Witnesses say the nurse acted swiftly and courageously, demonstrating calm professionalism under extreme conditions. His actions have since drawn widespread praise, with calls for government and health authorities to formally recognize his heroism. Health advocates say the incident highlights both the dedication of Ghana’s rural health workers and the dire challenges they face—working long hours in under-resourced areas where every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Both mother and baby are reported to be in stable condition. Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1 MHz|Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith|Bolgatanga
