Senior Midwifery Officer at St. Michael’s Catholic Hospital and newly lawyer dead

Ghanaians are mourning the passing of Adelheid Babatz Nyarko London, a senior midwife and lawyer, who died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a short illness.

Adelheid worked as a Senior Midwifery Officer at St Michael’s Catholic Hospital in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region.

She recently captured national attention when she was called to the Ghana Bar in May 2025, a remarkable achievement that added law to her already distinguished career in healthcare.

News of her sudden death has shocked many and led to an outpouring of tributes on social media. Admirers described her as an inspiration whose life was tragically cut short.

One tribute read, “Our condolences to the family of our dear sister, Adelheid Nyarko London. We remember her for the outstanding feat of being called to the Bar, in addition to her existing profession as a midwife. Daughter of Asante Mampong and Kumawu, due ne amanehunu.”

Another mourner reflected on the painful contrast between her recent joy and untimely death, writing, “Just months ago, the world celebrated her achievement of being admitted to the Ghana Bar. Today, we mourn her. Very disheartening news. Rest well, Adelheid.”

Former Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, also expressed his grief. “I remember her inspirational story. What happened to her? Too many young people dying. Asem ooo,” he lamented…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>