The Special Mothers Project, an advocacy and awareness creation programme on cerebral palsy issues, has supported five institutions and some individuals with mobility equipment. The beneficiary institutions are: Impact Care and Rehabilitation Foundation (ICRF), Sharecare Ghana, With God Cerebral Palsy Ghana, Epi Centre and Multikids Academy. Mrs Hannah Awadzi, Executive Director of the Special Mothers … Read more
A book that chronicles a mother’s inspiring journey with her four year old daughter with cerebral palsy was launched over the weekend to coincide with the celebration of World Cerebral Palsy day. The book titled: “The Unexpected” authored by Mrs Hannah Awadzi, initiator of the Special Mothers Project, with a pen name: Adwoa Okorewaa, serves … Read more
Mothers of children with cerebral palsy have been given a treat intended to make them relax and feel pampered. The mothers were taken through body massage, pedicure and manicure while they enjoyed a cocktail of dishes and soothing music free of charge Ms. Sylvia Kusi –Appouh, mother of a child with cerebral palsy who opened … Read more
Mr Emmanuel Asante, care-giver and grandfather of a five year old girl with cerebral palsy is urging government to facilitate the creation of centres for children with cerebral palsy. Five-year-old Nhyira with cerebral palsy now needs an urgent surgery; she is also deaf and blind. Mr Asante further called for services such as physiotherapy services … Read more
Eight Month into pregnancy, I felt desperate for help, I needed help to be able to care for my two other children, I needed help especially for my daughter who has cerebral palsy, I needed a care giver. I have spoken to everybody I could think of, colleagues at the office, some friends at church, … Read more
Eight Month into pregnancy, I felt desperate for help, I needed help to be able to care for my two other children, I needed help especially for my daughter who has cerebral palsy, I needed a care giver. I have spoken to everybody I could think of, colleagues at the office, some friends at church, … Read more
Being overweight or obese in the first trimester of pregnancy has been linked to a higher risk of bearing a child with epilepsy, researchers said Monday. The study was based on data from 1.4 million children in Sweden, and was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Neurology. Just how much a … Read more
Mr Timothy Nakoja, father of a 14 year old boy with cerebral palsy says his family is forced to lock the child indoors to enable them work and earn a living. He said, “We have tried countless times to get the boy admitted into school but to no avail, we are left with no option … Read more
Mr Timothy Nakoja, father of a 14 year old boy with cerebral palsy says his family is forced to lock the child indoors to enable them work and earn a living. He said, “We have tried countless times to get the boy admitted into school but to no avail, we are left with no option than … Read more
Mr Timothy Nakoja, father of a 14-year-old boy with cerebral palsy has said his family is forced to lock the child indoors to enable them to work and earn a living He said: “We have tried countless times to get the boy admitted into school but to no avail, we are left with no option … Read more
A rundown of the 16 contenders who have been shortlisted for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, to be presented on 18 December. Nicola Adams, Boxer 18 Won the flyweight title again?in Rio this year, the first British boxer to retain an Olympic crown for 92 years. Also won her first World … Read more
Dr Ebenezer Badoe, a Neuro Paediatrician at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, says medical students will have communication training as part of their curriculum. “Those already in practice will also be required to attend periodic seminars on communication to enhance their communication skills,” he said. Dr Badoe said this in an interview on the sidelines … Read more
Dr Ebenezer Badoe, a Neuro-Peadiatrician at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has reiterated the need to implement a multidisciplinary working method in managing cerebral palsy patients. He explained that cerebral palsy patients may have different issues that will require the various professionals to handle and thus promote better understanding of the condition among health workers. Cerebral … Read more
In this report, Odimegwu Onwumerewrites that some households can no longer take absolute care of their children living with cerebral palsy or stigmas associated with the condition Air Vice-Marshall Femi Gbadebo (Rtd) has a 20-year-old son who is suffering from cerebral palsy (CP). “Having managed my son’s condition for quite some time and travelled extensively … Read more
“I’m sorry.” With those simple words, Hillary Clinton, who thought she would wake up Wednesday as the first woman president-elect but crashed to a stunning election defeat to Donald Trump, ended her White House quest and likely her political career. The Democratic nominee unequivocally conceded the presidential race, and said that the Constitution requires a … Read more
play videoOther symptoms that commonly occur in individuals with CP include hearing loss and impaired vision The term Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affects body movement, muscle coordination, and balance of persons with the disorder. The majority of children with cerebral palsy … Read more
Nana Oye Lithur, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection has announced government’s commitment to mainstream disability issues at all levels of the development process. “Inclusiveness is a fundamental human right”, she noted, pledging to work to enhance public awareness of cerebral palsy especially in correcting myths and reducing stigmatization. Nana Oye Lithur announced this … Read more
Multikids Foundation in collaboration with the Special Mothers Project on Saturday organised a workshop for parents and care-givers of children with cerebral palsy (CP). The workshop dubbed: “Action Day” is part of activities to commemorate World Cerebral Palsy Day in Ghana. The celebration is on the theme: “A child with CP – A child with possibilities.” Master … Read more
A GNA feature by Hannah Awadzi Accra, Sept.2, GNA – I had an opportunity to talk to a pastor of a well-known church in Ghana about cerebral palsy (CP), as part of an advocacy and awareness creation project I am working on. The pastor whose church is known for organising charity for people with disability, … Read more
A GNA feature by Hannah Awadzi Accra, Aug. 11, GNA – She is a domestic worker; she goes from house to house looking for domestic chores to do for money. She got introduced to me by a friend when I told her I wanted someone to come and help me with laundry. For the purposes … Read more