Beating childhood cancers through early detection and treatment in Ghana

Godfred (10years) and his mum, Mavis Akplaga, wait at the ward to be seen by a doctor. Godfred is being treated for Leukaemia.

10-year-old Godfred Etse was admitted to Korle-Bu in March 2021, where he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He has now been on treatment for the past four months.

“By the grace of God and the dedication of the medical team, I can say his condition has improved vastly. He is able to play with his friends as he used to and I am really happy about that," says Mavis Akplaga, Godfred's mother.

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Godfred (10years) and his mum, Mavis Akplaga, wait at the ward to be seen by a doctor. Godfred is being treated for Leukaemia.<br />
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10-year-old Godfred Etse was admitted to Korle-Bu in March 2021, where he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He has now been on treatment for the past four months.<br />
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“By the grace of God and the dedication of the medical team, I can say his condition has improved vastly. He is able to play with his friends as he used to and I am really happy about that," says Mavis Akplaga, Godfred's mother.