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  • UCC medical student supports 10 fellow students by paying their fees

    UCC medical student supports 10 fellow students by paying their fees

    Abraham Norman Nortey, who is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery-GEM studies at UCC School of Medical Sciences, stands out as a beacon of altruism within the academic realm.

    Despite the demanding nature of medical studies, Nortey’s remarkable generosity has captured the hearts of many.

    Originating from a modest background but harboring ambitious aspirations, Nortey, doubling as an entrepreneur and student, has gone beyond expectations by covering the tuition fees of not just one, but ten university students.

    His journey to this philanthropic feat underscores resilience and a fervent belief in the transformative power of education.

    Recognizing the financial barriers hindering numerous aspiring scholars, Nortey’s act transcends mere monetary support; it symbolizes the unlocking of doors to opportunity for those previously marginalized.

    In his own words, Nortey expressed, “It’s about more than just paying fees. It’s about opening doors of opportunity for those who might not have had the chance otherwise,” Nortey shared in a heartfelt interview.



    His benevolence has impacted students across various disciplines, from Computer Science to Economics, instilling hope and igniting aspirations across the University of Cape Coast campus.

    Notably, Nortey’s philanthropic endeavors extend beyond a singular gesture. He has committed to covering academic fees for an additional ten students in the 2023/2024 academic year, totaling GH¢ 36,000. This includes both full and partial payments, alleviating the financial burdens of deserving individuals.

    Professor Felicia Boateng, Dean of the UCC School of Medical Sciences, lauded Nortey’s exemplary character, emphasizing his academic prowess coupled with compassion and empathy. Nortey’s altruistic act has not only inspired his peers but has also garnered admiration from the entire university community.

    Nortey’s selflessness has initiated meaningful dialogue on campus, prompting reflections on the impact of kindness and the potential for positive change. Humbly, Nortey remarked, “I never imagined my contribution could hold such significance for others. If it inspires even one person to embrace the ethos of giving back, it’s all worthwhile.”

    Undoubtedly, Nortey’s legacy will endure, resonating not only within academia but within the lives of the beneficiaries whose futures have been illuminated by his benevolence. One beneficiary aptly described Nortey’s story as a beacon of hope, highlighting the profound impact of choosing kindness amidst life’s challenges.

  • Manager of Harvard Medical School’s morgue, 3 others charged with selling body parts

    Manager of Harvard Medical School’s morgue, 3 others charged with selling body parts

    Four individuals, including the manager of Harvard Medical School’s morgue, Cedric Lodge, have been charged with the illegal trade of stolen human remains.

    Lodge is alleged to have taken various body parts, including heads, brains, skin, and bones, from cadavers donated to Harvard University’s medical school and sold them online.

    Alongside his wife, Denise, Lodge is accused of selling these body parts to buyers in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts between 2018 and 2021.

    According to prosecutors, Lodge exploited his role as the manager of the “Anatomical Gifts Program” at Harvard Medical School to dismember cadavers that were initially donated for medical research.

    Typically, donated bodies are utilized by Harvard students for studying and practicing medical procedures. Once the school completes its use of the cadavers, the remains are either returned to the families or interred in the university’s medical cemetery through cremation.

    However, the indictment alleges that Lodge and his wife engaged in the unlawful activity of harvesting, selling, and shipping body parts from these donated cadavers instead.


    “At times, Cedric Lodge allowed [others] to enter the morgue at Harvard Medical School and examine cadavers to choose what to purchase,” according to a statement from the US Attorney’s Office.

    Katrina Maclean of Salem, Massachusetts, and Joshua Taylor, of West Lawn, Pennsylvania, allegedly bought body parts.

    The manager of Harvard Medical School’s morgue allegedly harvested, sold and shipped human remains for years, according to prosecutors

    According to the charging statement, in October 2020, Ms Maclean purchased dissected faces for $600 (£473) that she intended to have tanned into leather. 

    Ms Maclean is the owner of a store called Kat’s Creepy Creations. Social media accounts for the business show she specialised in up-cycling dolls into gothic, blood-soaked, horror novelties. It is unclear if the cadaver parts were used in her products. The indictment alleges she stored and sold human remains at the store. 

    Mr Taylor allegedly made 39 electronic payments to Ms Lodge for stolen body parts over the course of four years, totalling more than $37,000 (£29,226). The indictment included a grim reference to a PayPal memo for a purchase of $1,000 (£790) that allegedly read, “head number 7”.

    “Some crimes defy understanding,” said United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam in a statement. “The theft and trafficking of human remains strikes at the very essence of what makes us human.”

    Both Cedric and Denise Lodge refused to answer reporters’ questions after making an initial appearance at a New Hampshire federal courthouse on Wednesday. 

    All four defendants have been indicted on conspiracy and interstate transport of stolen goods charges. If convicted, they each face up to 15 years in prison.