Grace Boadu
Grace Boadu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ejisu Abankro, Ghana |
| Died | 29 January 2024 Tantra Hills |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Alma mater | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| Occupation | Herbalist |
| Medical career | |
| Field | Herbal medicine |
| Institutions | Grace Gift Herbal Hospital and Laboratory Services |
Grace Boadu Kumanin (died 29 January 2024) was a Ghanaian herbal medicine practitioner, the founder and CEO of Grace Gift Herbal Hospital and Laboratory Services.[1][2][3][4] She was a member of the World Diplomatic Federation and also the Herbal Health Evangelion Ambassador.[5][6]
Early life and education
[edit]Boadu hailed from Ejisu Abankro in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. She attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where she studied nursing.[7] She also attended St. Gilbert Nursing College in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[8] In 2019, she received a doctorate award from City University in Cambodia.[9]
Career
[edit]Boadu began her career as a nurse before she became a herbal medicine practitioner.[10][11] She worked at the County Hospital in Kumasi; Mary Lucy Hospital in Accra; Kropo Charity Hospital, and Ebenezer Maternity Home in Kumasi.[8]
Philanthropy
[edit]In November 2023, she donated GHC10,000 towards the renovation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Boadu had an uncle called Akwasi Addae.[7] She was not married and had no children.[13] She also had a brother called Emmanuel Boadu.[14]
Death and burial
[edit]Boadu died on 29 January 2024 after it was alleged she slipped in her bathroom and hit her head on the ground.[10][15] She died at her residence at Tantra Hills in Accra.[16][17] She was buried on 9 March 2024 at Ejisu Abankro in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[18][19]
Awards and honours
[edit]In March 2023, her clinic was honoured with the ‘Best Outstanding Herbal Centre of the Year’ during the 6th West African Traditional and Alternative Medicals Awards which were held in Accra.[20]
In December 2023, Keche honoured Boadu after a member of the musical group had medical treatment from her facility.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ Ayisah, Foster (20 December 2020). "Pay much attention to herbal medicine--Ministry of Health told". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Nti, Kwaku (9 August 2021). "'Include approved Herbal Medicines in NHIS' - Gracegift Clinic CEO to Govt". Angel Online. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Dr. Grace Boadu commiserates with Prez. Kufour as state mourns former First Lady". GhanaWeb. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Online, Angel (29 January 2024). "Founder of Grace Gift Hospital dies". Angel Online. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "World Diplomatic Federation inducts members - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "World Diplomatic Federation Inducts Members!". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ a b Ankah Nyavi, Getrude (31 January 2024). "How herbal doctor Grace Boadu was found dead". Graphic Online. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ a b Okyere, Gertrude (30 January 2024). "Popular herbal doctor passes on". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Grace Boadu Gets Doctorate Award". DailyGuide Network. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ a b Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (30 January 2024). "She wasn't sick: Cause of Dr Grace Boadu's death pops up in video & it's painful". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Trained Nurse Turned Herbalist". The Publisher Online. 25 November 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Dr Grace Boadu donates GHC10,000 towards the 'Heal Komfo Anokye' project". GhanaWeb. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (31 January 2024). ""She had no child": Uncle of Dr Grace Boadu speaks as family grieves in video". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Family Of Grace Boadu Addresses Rumours Surrounding Her Sudden Death". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Popular Kumasi herbal doctor dead". Modern Ghana. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Grace Herbal Clinic Doctor, Grace Boadu Confirmed Dead". DailyGuide Network. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Ajagurajah explains the spiritual reasons why Dr. Grace Boadu 'died in the bathroom'". GhanaWeb. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Watch: Dr Grace Boadu's mother in uncontrollable tears as her daughter is laid in state". GhanaWeb. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (11 March 2024). "Dr. Grace Boadu's mother in uncontrollable tears at daughter's funeral". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Grace Gift Herbal Picks Top Award". DailyGuide Network. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Osei-Bonsu, Evans (13 December 2023). "Keche pays glowing tribute to Dr. Grace Boadu after successful medial treatment". Purefmonline. Retrieved 30 January 2024.