Ing. Mahama’s generous $25,000 contribution will cover the kidney transplant that Rosemary desperately needs, transforming years of fear and financial hardship into newfound hope.

Rosemary’s journey began at age 13 when her health issues rapidly escalated into a diagnosis that upended her life. What seemed like minor discomforts soon became a life-altering battle with kidney failure, requiring her to endure twice-weekly dialysis sessions to stay alive.

The treatment, which has sustained her for the past four years, has also placed significant financial strain on her family. Rosemary and her mother had to relocate from the Oti Region to Accra to access treatment at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, relying heavily on donations and enduring the daily uncertainty of how they would fund each dialysis session.

The story of Rosemary’s struggles was brought to light in the JoyNews feature titled Dialysis at 13, produced by Emmanuel Dzivenu, which highlighted the financial and emotional toll on her family and their unending search for help.

Her mother, Grace, recounted the heartbreaking reality of missing treatments when they could not find the funds for transportation or daily necessities like food.

In an interview on Joy Prime’s Changes Show, Grace expressed the overwhelming relief that Mr. Mahama’s support has brought, saying, “God bless everyone who has helped us. I never imagined something like this would happen, making it possible for my child to live like other kids.”

With Mahama’s support, Rosemary will begin pre-transplant evaluations next week, and her family is filled with optimism that this surgery will allow her to live a normal life and return to school. For Rosemary, this intervention brings her closer to achieving her dream of becoming a doctor — a vision inspired by her own medical journey.

Grace also expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed, describing this outpouring of support as more than financial aid but as a beacon of hope for a brighter future.

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Rosemary’s story was highlighted in a JoyNews feature, Dialysis at 13, produced by Emmanuel Dzivenu and aired on the Super Morning Show.

The segment drew attention to the young girl’s dire situation, catching the eye of Mr. Mahama, who promptly acted to help.

Thanks to his intervention, Rosemary’s family no longer has to worry about the financial strain of the procedure.

In an interview with JoyNews, Mr. Mahama’s Special Aide, Rafik Mahama, shared, “As soon as Mr. Mahama saw the video, he immediately instructed us to proceed with the payment to enable her treatment. By 9 a.m. today, the payment was completed. We wish Rosemary a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.”

Mr. Mahama’s support brings renewed hope for Rosemary and her family as they prepare for her much-needed transplant.

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The young man, Kenneth Gyasi Adom went through surgery on June 26, 2024.

The plight of Adom who bagged a first-class degree from a university in India came to light in December 2023.

He was stuck in India and unable to return to Ghana due to his ill health and was in dire need GH₵240,000 before a transplant can be done.

He said he was diagnosed in the first semester of his final year in the university after travelling to India in 2019 through a government scholarship.

Adom explained that, the condition started off with a blurry vision and had to undergo several clinical tests which revealed that, his kidneys were damaged.

Following reports on the various platforms of the Akan Brands of the Multimedia Group Limited, several donations were made to support a worthy course.

Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem four months after the procedure, Kenneth expressed his heartfelt appreciation to God and all well-meaning donors who came to his rescue in his difficult moment.

He revealed that, he was hale and healthy despite still being on medications and is optimistic about his full recovery.

“I was scared when I was first told about the transplant but before it was done, the hospital helped me engaged some people who have gone through it and their stories inspired me a lot and that was how my fears disappeared. It was a smooth process and I woke up to find myself in the ICU with my caretaker nurse by my side,” he said.

First class graduate appeals for support to undergo kidney transplant

According to him, it is his earnest prayer that nobody goes through his experience because it was a tough one.

As his own way of giving back to society, Kenneth, who holds a Bachelor of Technology (Btech) in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics has pledged to help curb or reduce kidney diseases.

He expressed his desire to develop equipment and devices that will sanitise the environment and also treat water to make it safe for human consumption.

Muonagor was rumored to be battling kidney problems in recent months, however, the latest video suggests that his condition may have worsened.

In the video, Muonagor, barely audible, is seen attempting to communicate while lying in his sickbed. Despite his efforts, his words are difficult to decipher, causing distress among viewers.

The actor, known for his roles in numerous Nollywood productions, greeted in Igbo before speaking further, although his voice was barely audible.

He called on Nigerians to assist him financially for a kidney transplant in India.

Muonagor’s appearance in the video reveals signs of physical distress, with his face appearing bloated, and a visible plaster on his chest.

The footage has evoked a wave of emotional responses from concerned fans and netizens, who expressed sympathy for the ailing actor.

The move according to the Minister, is to reduce the dialysis burden on the nation.

“To reduce the dialysis burden on the nation, a local team of Ghanaian doctors have been trained to provide kidney transplantation services in Ghana at a reduced cost and have successfully undertaken the first few kidney transplantations in the country”.

He said this at Parliament during the presentation of the 2024 budget statement on Wednesday, November 15.

He added that, the Ministry will soon commission a 100-bed ultramodern Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence aimed at facilitating the provision of kidney transplantation services at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. 

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) acquired a new MRI Chiller System for Radiology to enhance imaging services. KBTH also initiated the manufacturing of Hypertonic Saline, a critical resource for surgeries and Hyponatremia treatment, making it the sole manufacturing site in Ghana.

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