WASSCE candidate who died after final paper identified as 18-year-old Notre Dame SHS student (opens original article in a new tab)

An 18-year-old WASSCE candidate died after completing her final exam, sparking questions about student health care in schools.

• WASSCE candidate Jacinta Phiapre Kubi Appiah died after completing her final paper on June 17, 2026
• She fell unconscious at school and was taken to SDA Hospital where she was pronounced dead
• Education officials stated she was granted permission to seek medical care before her final exam
• School community mourns her death and questions handling of student health issues