President John Dramani Mahama chose to mark his 67th birthday on Saturday, November 29, 2025, by making private visits to the children’s wards of two key public healthcare facilities in Accra.
Accompanied by his wife and children, the President’s itinerary focused on spreading hope and providing material support to young patients and their families at the LEKMA Hospital and the Maamobi Polyclinic.
The thoughtful gesture underscored a focus on compassion and public service, with the President making significant donations at both locations.
Cash and Gifts for Young Patients
During his stops at the LEKMA Hospital in Teshie and the Maamobi Polyclinic in Nima, President Mahama personally presented various gifts and monetary donations to every child receiving treatment.
Cash support was also extended to the parents and guardians of the young patients, providing immediate relief for families facing the financial strains of healthcare during the holiday season.
The impromptu visits reportedly brought “smiles to the faces of young patients and their families,” who expressed deep gratitude for the President’s thoughtful outreach.
Direct Intervention Saves the Day
The visit to the LEKMA Hospital also resulted in a crucial, direct intervention by the President. Upon meeting the patients, President Mahama personally facilitated the emergency referral of a young girl to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) for immediate, specialised follow-up care.
This action ensured the patient received a higher level of medical attention that was needed but previously inaccessible.
Appreciation for Frontline Health Workers
Beyond the patients, the President extended his appreciation to the medical teams who spend their days caring for the community’s most vulnerable.
President Mahama presented monetary gifts to the dedicated medical staff at both the LEKMA Hospital and the Maamobi Polyclinic, acknowledging their hard work and professional service.
Staff at both facilities expressed their gratitude to the President for “acknowledging their efforts and for choosing to spend his birthday with them and the patients on admission,” recognising the morale boost provided by the high-profile visit.
The decision to forgo large-scale public celebrations for a focus on vulnerable citizens resonated strongly with the hospital staff and the public alike.
