Adorable Little Boy Develops Brain Tumor, Needs GH¢200K For Surgery: "Nipa Hia Mmoa"

Adorable Little Boy Develops Brain Tumor, Needs GH¢200K For Surgery: "Nipa Hia Mmoa"

  • A young Ghanaian boy has developed a brain tumour and urgently needs support for brain surgery
  • His family is expected to raise GH¢200,000 but due to financial constraints has not been able to, leaving them devastated
  • The father of the boy in an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh appealed to the general public to help save the life of this adorable young boy

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A young boy, Ben Dadzie, is on the verge of losing his life to a devastating brain tumour, and his family is desperately seeking support to save him.

The child, whose condition has worsened over the past few months, is in urgent need of medical treatment, but financial constraints have made it difficult for his family to afford the necessary care.

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A young boy urgently needs financial support for a brain tumour surgery. Stock image posed by model.
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What is a brain tumour?

A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in or around the brain. These tumours can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and may affect brain function by pressing on nerves and tissues or blocking fluid flow.

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Symptoms include persistent headaches, seizures, nausea or vomiting, memory loss or confusion, vision or speech problems, and weakness in certain body parts. An affected person can easily lose consciousness.

Ben's tumour is growing

Doctors have confirmed that the tumour is growing, posing a serious threat to his life. His parents, overwhelmed with fear and worry, are appealing to the public for assistance to fund his surgery and ongoing medical expenses.

The family needs GH¢200,000 to save the young boy's life.

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Doctor's report from Accra Medical Center breaking down Ben Dadzie's projected medical costs. The boy's parents are appealing to the public for help.
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The family has set up a fundraising campaign, calling on kind-hearted individuals, organisations, and government bodies to help give their son a fighting chance. Anyone willing to support can donate through the provided channels.

Mobile money

Number: 0244438324

Name Justice Dadzie

Bank details

Bank name: GCB

Account name: Justice Dadzie

Account number: 1141010046842

Or

Bank name: Stanbic Bank

Account name: Accra Medical Centre

Account number: 9040003999879

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Reference: Ben Dadzie's Brain Tumour Surgery

Swift Code: SBIC GH AC

Help save Ben's life

Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, the father of Ben, Isaac Dadzie, appealed to the general public to come to the family's aid.

"My son's condition is getting worse by the day and we urgently need your support. No amount is too small to save his life. So please support," he said.

As the young boy fights for his life, his loved ones remain hopeful that with the right medical intervention and the generosity of the public, he can overcome this life-threatening condition.

Ghanaian nurse develops kidney disease

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian nurse was suffering from a kidney disease and urgently needed financial support to save her life.

Bertha Kudeka developed the condition three years ago after she delivered a baby and has been on dialysis since.

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In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, Bertha's husband gave more insight into Bertha's condition.

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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