Renowned Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Ibrahim Mahama, has come to the rescue of Baby Phoebe, a 1-year-7-month-old girl battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML), by covering the entire cost of her life-saving treatment abroad.

Phoebe’s mother, Victoria Amissah, had made an emotional public appeal for financial assistance to raise $78,620 for specialized treatment at the Apollo Proton Cancer Centre in Chennai, India. Ghana lacks the advanced medical infrastructure to fully treat her aggressive form of blood cancer, and doctors at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital had recommended urgent care overseas.

The estimated amount was to cover three cycles of chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and associated travel and accommodation costs for Phoebe and her mother.

Mr. Mahama, known for his consistent support for health and social causes, stepped in to fully fund the treatment, offering new hope to Phoebe and her family. The gesture has been met with widespread praise and gratitude, with many calling it an inspiring act of compassion.

With the funding secured, arrangements are being finalized for Phoebe to travel to India in the coming days to begin treatment. The medical team at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, where other Ghanaian children are also receiving care, has expressed readiness to receive and treat her immediately.

This is not the first time Ibrahim Mahama has come to the aid of individuals in critical medical need. His philanthropic interventions continue to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable Ghanaians.

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed eight new cases of monkeypox (Mpox), sparking renewed concerns about the spread of the viral disease across the country.

Dr. Dennis Odai Laryea, Consultant Public Health Physician and Deputy Director of Surveillance at the GHS, disclosed the development during an interview on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, May 23.

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“Currently, we have eight confirmed cases. Cumulatively, for this year, we have nine. We had one case earlier in the year, which was quickly contained. This current outbreak, as of yesterday, has resulted in eight confirmed cases across two regions, Greater Accra and Western. Four cases have been recorded in each region.”

According to him, the Ghana Health Service has investigated over 100 suspected Mpox cases across the country as part of ongoing surveillance efforts. Although all 16 regions have reported suspected infections, confirmed cases have so far been recorded in only two regions, Greater Accra and Western.

“This is the essence of our surveillance system, identifying and responding to suspected cases before confirmation,” Dr. Laryea explained.

Mpox is a viral disease that spreads through close contact with an infected person, animal, or contaminated objects. Symptoms typically include fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, back pain, muscle aches, headache, and general fatigue.

In response to the outbreak, the GHS urged the public to take preventive measures seriously. These include practising regular hand hygiene, avoiding physical contact with individuals showing symptoms such as rashes, and reporting any suspected cases to the nearest health facility immediately.

Health authorities are on high alert and have intensified public education and disease monitoring efforts in all regions to curb any potential spread.

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The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that five people lost their lives following the heavy flooding that hit parts of the Greater Accra Region on Sunday, May 18.

The organisation attributed the deadly incident to poor drainage systems and unchecked urban development.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Friday, Director of Inspectorate at NADMO, Richard Amo Yartey, clarified that three of the deaths occurred in the Ga East Municipality, while the remaining two were recorded in Adenta.

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“Our records indicate that five lives were lost, three in the Ga East Municipality and two in the Adenta Municipality. It is so unfortunate, and it also tells us that we need to intensify our education. I will advise citizens to pay attention to weather warnings. It is in our interest to stay informed about potential risks,” he urged.

Mr. Yartey attributed the widespread flooding not to the volume of rainfall, but to the inability of Accra’s drainage infrastructure to handle even moderate rains.

According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency, the area recorded just 25 millimetres of rain, but the impact was severe due to prior showers and excessive runoff from higher grounds.

Several communities, including Adenta, Kaneshie, Weija, Adabraka, and parts of Tema were severely affected. Roads became impassable, vehicles were submerged, and thousands of residents were left stranded.

NADMO reiterated its call for stricter enforcement of building regulations and better urban planning.

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