Beating childhood cancers through early detection and treatment in Ghana

Melvin (2 yrs 9 months) plays as he waits with his mum to see the doctor.

Two-year-old Melvin Addo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Korle-Bu early this year and has since been on chemotherapy.
“There’s been a tremendous improvement in his health since we started chemotherapy. Despite his condition, he is still active and plays a lot,” says Winifred Santa, Melvin’s Mother.

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Melvin (2 yrs 9 months) plays as he waits with his mum to see the doctor.<br />
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Two-year-old Melvin Addo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Korle-Bu early this year and has since been on chemotherapy.<br />
“There’s been a tremendous improvement in his health since we started chemotherapy. Despite his condition, he is still active and plays a lot,” says Winifred Santa, Melvin’s Mother.