Final year nursing student dies in boyfriend’s room over alleged abortion

A final-year nursing student has died in her boyfriend’s room.

The student, Gifty Kyere, was 28 years old. Reports say she died while attempting an abortion. This incident occurred in her boyfriend's room.

Her parents believed she was at school. In reality, she was staying with her boyfriend.

Initially, it was claimed that she died from an asthma attack. However, this claim has been questioned. It is now suspected that her boyfriend, Edmond Ayemah, attempted an unsafe abortion.

Some Ghanaians have reacted to the situation online. One user commented on the youth's fear of pregnancy despite casual relationships. Another questioned how a girl could sleep next to someone not married to her.

A netizen expressed concern about reporting a pregnancy instead of seeking an abortion. Another user noted that as a nurse, Gifty should have known safer options for abortion.

They also wondered why she would date someone like him in the first place.

DEVELOPING ????: A 28-year-old final-year nursing student, Gifty Kyere, has sadly died in her boyfriend’s room while trying an abortion.
According to reports, her parents thought she was at school but she was actually staying with her boyfriend.
He first said she died from… pic.twitter.com/cvnnih7x9Y
— WithAlvin ???????? (@withAlvin__) May 9, 2025