Report by Pearl Amoako- 3/03/2024
Akua Ankumah, an 8-year-old student of Our Lady of Holy Cross Catholic School in Kasoa, is currently fighting for her life at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where she is undergoing crucial treatment.
Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Akua urgently requires a Bone Marrow Transplant, which can only be performed at Max Hospital in India.
The estimated total cost for her comprehensive medical care,which encompasses a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Salvage Chemotherapy, Room rent in Delhi, Cost of Surgery, and other necessary expenses, has been reported by Doctor Nivedita Dhingra, Head of the Department of Hematology and BMT at Max Hospital, Patparganj, to be 87,000 USD.
Realizing the financial strain on Akua’s family, her loved ones are reaching out to the community for support.
Donations can be made through Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), with the account number 4011060006834, under the name of Sharon Naadu Ankumah. Additionally, contributions can also be made via mobile money using the number 0243646211, under the name of Edwin Ankumah.
Akua’s family is humbly requesting the generosity of the community to help save their beloved daughter’s life. Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a significant difference in providing Akua with the essential treatment she urgently needs.
Together, let us rally around Akua and her family, offering hope and assistance during this difficult time. Every contribution brings them one step closer to giving Akua a chance at a healthy future.
