Ongoing Projects – ghanaministries.com

Sponsoring Kids with Medical Issues

On our recent dental trip, a facial mass was discovered in 6 year old, Joshua Osei. Our medical director, Dr. Elijah Asamoah was on site and immediately biopsied the mass which allowed for a quick diagnosis and subsequent treatment. It was discovered that Joshua had Burkitt’s Lymphoma. However, the cost of the tests and treatment were far out of reach for his family. Because of your support we were able to cover all of Joshua’s medical needs.

We were then made aware of 3 year old Kwaku Boateng. Kwaku is battling Wilms’ tumor or kidney cancer. His parents could not afford his testing or treatment but again because of donations, Ghana Ministries was able to cover the costs and Kwaku’s prognosis is favorable.

This brings us to 16 year old Shalinda Akosah. In June 2019 Dr. Asamoah performed surgery to debulk a tumor in her left cheek. She was supposed to receive chemotherapy and radiation in the area post-surgery but, as is so common in a developing country, the family could not cover the costs and she went without the necessary treatments. Her tumor grew quickly in a short period of time. In January 2020 Shalinda visited Dr. Asamoah and with Ghana Ministries we made arrangements for her to receive the treatment she so desperately needed. Her father, Rogers, was not a believer but has now given his life to Christ!

If you would like to help us to support these kids and others like them please consider donating today! All donations are tax deductible.

Working to Improve the Lives of Orphaned Students

Although it is our goal to never need an orphanage, we know we are commanded to help in the present circumstances. Ghana Ministries continues to seek out new partnerships to help care for orphans through healthcare and education.

15 year old Gladys was brought to us in November 2020 with a large, facial myoepithelioma, a benign tumor. Her father abandoned the family leaving Grace, Gladys mother, to care for Gladys, her 10 year old sister Doris and 1 year old twins Paul and Blessing.

Gladys’s mother works in the fields and received very little support from her community as Gladys’ condition labeled her as “cursed”. They could not afford the medical care she so desperately needed. Thanks to donors we were able to sponsor Gladys and she had extensive surgery in January 2021 to remove the tumor. Gladys is a happy, kind, intelligent young lady who aspires to be a nurse one day.

This little fellow had a problem with the fluid in his brain accumulating. We were able to pay for a shunt to permanently drain the fluid.

Baby S. She had a rather large opening in her spine. We provided testing and supportive care. Sadly, she passed before the surgical repair could be done.

Three year old “K” had a tumor on his kidney. We met him at the end of his treatment. Through donations were were able to pay his remaining hospital bills so he and his family could return to their village.