Dr David Abdulai
Government has decided to sponsor the medical bills of Dr David Abdulai, a medical doctor battling with thyroid cancer in the Northern Region after social media campaign.
Dr Abdulai has over the years dedicated his life to serving the poor in the Northern Region through running two free health clinics in the region and served a variety of populations, including the mentally ill, HIV patients and the homeless.
In May, Dr Abdulai was diagnosed with stage-4 thyroid cancer which is reportedly quite aggressive and spreading.
Reports indicated that the doctor was in dire need of radiation therapy, which is not offered in Tamale where he resides, but a post from the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, on Wednesday indicated that “the President, John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Air Force to evacuate Dr Abdulai to Accra, so he can receive optimal care.
“He was flown to Accra yesterday and is currently receiving the care he needs. In my humble opinion, even though the President has intervened, the fundraising efforts are in the right direction, and proceeds will surely be appreciated by Dr Abdulai…,” the deputy minister added.
Showing appreciation to individuals who through social media started a fundraising campaign for Dr Abdulai, Dr Bampoe said, “Thanks to Pakwo Shum, Kobby Blay, Nana Awere Damoah, Nana Ama Agyeman Asante, Ama Opoku-Agyemang and others for the posts and fundraising efforts on behalf of Dr David Abdulai of Shekhina Clinic in Tamale.
I’d like to share some information. H.E. the President directed the Ghana Air Force to evacuate Dr Abdulai to Accra three days ago, so he can receive optimal care.
He was flown to Accra yesterday and is currently receiving the care he needs. In my humble opinion, even though the President has intervened, the fundraising efforts are in the right direction, and proceeds will surely be appreciated by Dr Abdulai. I will keep you all updated. Thank you.”