{"id":14465,"date":"2025-11-13T14:45:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T14:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=14465"},"modified":"2025-11-13T14:45:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T14:45:09","slug":"parents-of-el-wak-stampede-victims-call-for-safer-recruitment-measures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=14465","title":{"rendered":"Parents of El-Wak stampede victims call for safer recruitment measures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Parents and relatives of victims of the tragic stampede at El-Wak Stadium have called on the government to implement proper recruitment procedures, following the admission of two more injured applicants to the 37 Military Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a visit to the victims on Thursday, November 14, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, described the condition of the patients as \u201cfairly stable\u201d and assured families that the government would provide full support to both the victims and the bereaved.<\/p>\n<p>She further emphasised the need for special consideration for women in future recruitment exercises.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must ensure fairness and prevent such incidents from recurring. The safety of all applicants is paramount,\u201d Minister Lartey said.<\/p>\n<p>Hospital authorities confirmed that three patients remain in the Intensive Care Unit, while two others have been transferred to a regular ward for continued treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Although most are responding well, no patient has yet been discharged.<\/p>\n<div class=\"autors-widget\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Some families have urged the government to restructure recruitment processes to make them more orderly and transparent. They warned that without proper measures, similar tragedies could occur in future exercises.<\/p>\n<p>The stampede occurred on Wednesday, November 13, during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise at El-Wak Sports Stadium, resulting in the deaths of six young women.<\/p>\n<p>The incident has sparked nationwide calls for accountability and the implementation of safer recruitment practices.\u00a0 Deputy Defence Minister and Minister Lartey visited bereaved families in Accra, promising the government\u2019s full support and highlighting the need for urgent reforms to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: The content provided on Fish FM Online is for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the information presented. Fish FM Online and its affiliates are not responsible for any errors or omissions, nor for any decisions made based on the content available on our platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parents and relatives of victims of the tragic stampede at El-Wak Stadium have called on the government to implement proper recruitment procedures, following the admission of two more injured applicants to the 37 Military Hospital. 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