Ghana's High Court finds Achimota School negligent for student Kervin Kofi Moses' 2016 death, awards damages, and calls for educational system reform.

Ghana's High Court found Achimota School negligent for failing to provide proper medical care to 15-year-old student Kervin Kofi Moses, who died in 2016. The school's Housemaster, Dominic Danso, breached his duty of care, resulting in damages awarded to the family, including GH¢400,000 in general damages and GH¢200,000 for loss of expectation of life. The court also urged educational system reforms to prioritize children's interests.

July 08, 2024
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