University of Ghana Medical Student Mawutor Kwame Dedey Commits Suicide After Struggling with Depression

Mawutor Kwame Dedey, a medical student at the University of Ghana, has tragically committed suicide.

A statement released by those close to him confirmed the news, noting that Dedey had been struggling with depression. According to the statement, “We are deeply saddened to share that our dear brother, a University of Ghana medical student, has passed away. He had been struggling with depression and on the 14th of November, he allegedly took his own life.”

The news has sent shockwaves through the University of Ghana community, with friends and fellow students expressing their condolences and highlighting the importance of mental health awareness.

Level 300 University of Ghana Medical Student🥲
Depression is Real,Su!cide is never an option,Talk to someone .Say No to Su!cide pic.twitter.com/oFjG19nVis

— Caleb Qwofi Right 👑 (@calebeshun) November 15, 2025