Over 20 students from Prampram D/A Basic 'B' and Methodist Freeman Basic School in the Greater Accra region were rushed to the hospital after collapsing during school hours on Monday, April 14.

Witnesses reported seeing several students running in panic before they suddenly fell.

The affected pupils have been taken to the Prampram Polyclinic for medical attention, where health professionals are currently assessing their conditions.

Initial reports point to a possible link between the incident and asana, a locally prepared corn drink sold by a nearby vendor. The vendor has also been admitted for treatment.

The Ningo-Prampram District Health Directorate has launched an investigation, collaborating with school officials and parents to uncover the cause of the incident and prevent further harm to other students.

Dozens of students from the Prampram D/A Basic School were reportedly rushed to the community Polyclinic in the late afternoon hours of today, after consuming ‘Asana’ from a vendor on the school premises. According to reports, several of the affected students showed signs of… pic.twitter.com/3pOWL8v9LN— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) April 14, 2025