The actual cause of the death of 14-year-old Daniel Boateng Mintah, a student of Abomosu STEM SHS has been revealed in an autopsy report made available to the school authorities.
Contrary to earlier reports that child had died under mysterious circumstances at the school, the autopsy indicated that he died of Cerebral Malaria, a life-threatening complication of Plasmodium falciparum infection that affects brain function. It is a critical medical emergency requiring immediate hospital care.
The report on death of Boateng Mintah stirred controversy with parents demanding action against school authorities in September.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, Chairman of the PTA of Abomosu STEM SHS, Daniel Oppong Adams, confirmed that the school authorities have received a copy of the autopsy report which stated the actual cause of the student’s death.
The autopsy according to the Oppong Adams vindicates the school of any wrongdoing in the issue that was widely reported by media houses.
“Yesterday, I had a chat with the headmaster, and he told me that he had received a call from the police indicating that they have uncovered the cause of the student’s death via an autopsy report. The report revealed that the school had no hand in Daniel Mintah’s death as he died of natural cause.
“According to the headmaster, the report stated that the student died of Celebral Malaria,” he said.
The PTA Chairman has indicated that the authorities are planning to update the public on the actual circumstances of the student’s death.
Background
It would be recalled that Daniel Boateng Mintah reported to the school on September 18, 2026, to pursue a computer engineering course.
However, on September 30, 2026, his family was informed that he had fallen ill and was subsequently told that he had been brought dead to Kwabeng Hospital.
His parents, David and Joyce Mintah, had argued that the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear and demanded answers from the school.
According to his mother, Joyce, she spoke with Daniel earlier on September 30, 2026, before receiving a call informing her that he was unwell and needed an injection for suspected malaria.
She said the caller requested Daniel’s National Health Insurance details and asked her to send GH¢50 to cover the injection, which she did.
However, the family said subsequent attempts to obtain updates on their son’s condition proved unsuccessful for several hours.
At about 3:10 pm, a caller who identified himself as the school’s headmaster reportedly asked the parents to come to the school urgently.
They set off but were later redirected to Kwabeng Hospital, where they were informed that their son had been brought to the hospital dead.
