Ghanaians Mourn as Adelheid Nyarko London, Senior Midwife and Newly Qualified Lawyer, Passes Away
- Ghanaians mourned Adelheid Nyarko London, a midwife and lawyer, who sadly passed away after a short illness
- She had recently achieved the remarkable feat of being called to the Ghana Bar, marking a historic achievement
- Tributes poured in online, as netizens remembered her inspiring journey and mourned her untimely passing
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Ghanaians are mourning the sudden passing of Adelheid Babatz Nyarko London, a respected midwife and lawyer, who died on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after battling a short illness.
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Until her demise, the young lady served as a Senior Midwifery Officer at St. Michael’s Catholic Hospital in Kumasi.
While serving at the catholic hospital, she was known and applauded for her dedication to the wellbeing of those around her.
Adelheid Babatz Nyarko London confirmed dead
YEN.com.gh understands that in May 2025, Adelheid made national headlines after achieving the remarkable milestone of being called to the Ghana Bar. This was a feat that added a legal career passage to her already distinguished work as a midwife.
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Reports of her death have triggered an outpouring of sorrow across social media, with many Ghanaians paying tribute to her as a source of inspiration whose promising life and career were cut tragically 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 amanehu.”
Another mourner on social media reflected on the painful contrast between her recent celebration and untimely passing. In his words:
“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.”
Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, a former Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), also took to his social media account to mourn Adelheid's mourning.
He said:
“I remember her inspirational story. What happened to her? Too many young people dying. Asem ooo.”
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Source: YEN.com.gh
