Ghana’s Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is scheduled to travel abroad for specialized medical treatment following a sudden illness that required urgent attention at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC).

A statement from the Presidency, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, confirmed that the Vice President fell ill after work on Friday, March 28, and received medical care on Saturday at UGMC.

While initial treatment was administered locally, medical specialists have advised that additional specialized care abroad will be necessary to ensure her full recovery.

The Presidency assured the public that the Vice President’s condition is being managed by top medical experts and that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure her well-being.

Public Reaction and Government Response

The news of Opoku-Agyemang’s health condition has drawn concern from citizens and political figures alike. Many have taken to social media to express their prayers and well wishes for her speedy recovery.

The government has not disclosed the specific nature of her illness or the country she will be traveling to for treatment, but sources indicate arrangements are being made for her immediate departure.