On December 28, 2024, a remarkable act of compassion and medical intervention took place in Amedzrovi, a remote village in the Yapei Kusawgu District of Ghana’s Savannah Region.
During the medical outreach organised by the Evangelism Ministry of The Church of Pentecost, a young mother and her newborn were saved from a life-threatening situation.
The young mother, identified as Adjo James Adator, faced severe complications after giving birth on her way to the clinic. She was being transported on a motor tricycle but had to return home due to the distance and the urgency of the situation.
Shortly after delivery, she experienced severe postpartum hemorrhaging. With no ambulance available and the nearest health facility over an hour and a half away, the situation was critical.
Providentially, the Church’s medical outreach team was in the village conducting a film evangelism programme. The team, led by Elder Dr Ken Aboah, was alerted about the emergency situation at about 10:30 PM. Upon arriving at the scene, the mother was found in hemorrhagic shock with a dangerously low blood pressure of 77/35 mmHg and a rapid pulse of 121 beats per minute.
Despite limited resources, the dedicated team, comprising five medical doctors, an anesthetist, a midwife, and a neonatal specialist, worked tirelessly to stabilise both the mother and baby. After providing initial care, the team transported the mother to Yapei Polyclinic in their bus.
At the clinic, the team collaborated with the facility’s staff to address the complications, including a cervical tear and retained products of conception. The mother was severely anemic with a hemoglobin level of 8.5.
Dr Aboah personally intervened to secure a unit of blood for her transfusion, while the team paid her medical expenses, donated GH₵500.00 to her, and provided a full piece of cloth to her family.
The baby, cared for by the neonatal specialist, was also stabilised, ensuring the safety of both mother and child.
Reflecting on the experience, Dr Aboah remarked, ‘It was truly the hand of God at work. Every member of the team played a vital role, and we are grateful to have been there to save her life.’
The outreach also yielded spiritual fruits, as the team ministered the gospel to the community, leading to the salvation of 93 people – 42 adults, 51 children, and five Fulani individuals – accepting Christ.
Report by Justice Kusi
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