H4P Organisation Hosts Medical Outreach for Families of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Accra: The H4P Organisation, an entity committed to promoting dignity for persons with disabilities and their families, organised a health screening and medical outreach programme for children with cerebral palsy and their caregivers. The event, named 'Celebration of Love,' aimed to bridge the healthcare gap affecting children with cerebral palsy and their families. According to Ghana News Agency, more than 500 families of children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities gathered at the forecourt of the Fire City Chapel. They were screened for various health conditions and received medications. On-site physiotherapy services were also provided for children with cerebral palsy. Bishop Dr Charles Cofie Hackman, Founder and CEO of H4P, emphasised that meaningful societal change does not always begin with the government. He reiterated the organisation's commitment to the World Health Organisation's Universal Health Coverage agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Three, which focuses on go od health and well-being. The event was also in honour of his late mother, Mrs Christiana Anansiwa Hackman. This year marks the seventh edition of the Celebration of Love, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Fire City Chapel. Bishop Hackman noted that the organisation chose to commemorate this milestone by supporting children with cerebral palsy and their families. Notable speakers at the event included Mr Alexander Tetteh, Founder of the Ghana Disability Forum; Mr Christopher Agbega, Acting Executive Director of Sharecare Ghana; Mrs Hannah Awadzi, Executive Director of the Inclusive Family Alliance; and Ms Emelia Gynkel Bawa, a disability advocate. They each provided encouragement and advice to the families present. As a gesture of love and solidarity, the H4P Organisation presented Christmas gifts to all attendees and pledged to continue advocating for improved support systems and social benefits.