A woman in active labour was left lying on the floor without medical assistance in North Tongu, raising serious concerns about access to healthcare in the area.
The incident, which occurred on Monday, April 13, saw the woman enduring severe labour pains with no trained health professional available to assist her.
According to eyewitnesses, she had been waiting for help from a local elder, as there was no immediate access to medical personnel within the community.
A passerby who encountered the situation intervened and offered to transport the woman to the nearest health facility, which was reportedly several miles away.
Despite being in critical condition, the woman was forced to move through intense labour pains to reach transportation before beginning the journey to seek care.
The incident has drawn renewed attention to the difficulties residents face in accessing timely medical services, particularly during emergencies.
For many communities in the area, reaching a healthcare facility often involves travelling long distances under challenging conditions, contributing to delays that can pose serious risks to both mothers and infants.
The situation underscores ongoing concerns about gaps in rural healthcare delivery and the urgent need for improved access to emergency medical services.
