The Ghana Education Service Directorate in Awutu Senya West has recorded two lactating mothers, seven pregnant candidates, and 11 absentees in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
A total of 4,122 candidates are sitting for the 2026 BECE in the district, made up of 2,086 females and 2,036 males.
After the first day of the exams, 11 candidates—comprising five boys and six girls—were absent.
A breakdown of the pregnant candidates shows that Awutu Bawjiase recorded three cases, while Jei-Krodua, Papaase, Awutu Bereku, and Senya Bereku recorded one case each.
For lactating mothers, Awutu Bawjiase and Awutu Bereku recorded one case each.
Education authorities say they are closely monitoring the situation to ensure all candidates are able to write the examination under appropriate and supportive conditions.
