A female student at Government Bilingual High School Bonaberi in Douala has reportedly died following a medical emergency at the school, according to accounts circulating among students and on social media.
The reports claim that the student, who was said to be living with sickle cell disease, experienced a crisis while at school last Thursday.
According to the accounts, fellow students reportedly sought assistance from school authorities and requested that she be allowed to leave the campus for urgent medical attention. It is further alleged that the request was refused and that the student was instead directed to the school infirmary.
The reports claim that the student’s condition subsequently deteriorated and that she died shortly afterwards.
There are also unverified claims that the incident was not immediately communicated publicly by the school administration.
However, Legit Cameroon has not independently confirmed these allegations, including the circumstances surrounding the student’s death, the response of the school authorities, or whether the administration deliberately withheld information about the incident.
The case, if confirmed, would raise important questions about emergency medical procedures in schools, particularly when students experience serious health emergencies.
Government Bilingual High School Bonaberi is a public secondary school in Douala.
Students, parents and members of the public are now awaiting clarification from the relevant education authorities and the school administration.
Legit Cameroon will continue to monitor the situation and update this report if credible official information becomes available.
Our condolences go to the family, friends and classmates of the student.