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]
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 |
Early life and education
editBoadu 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
editBoadu 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
editIn November 2023, she donated GHC10,000 towards the renovation of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.[12]
Personal life
editBoadu 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
editBoadu 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
editIn 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.