Family appeals for help as young Ghanaian woman battles end-stage kidney failure

The family of 32-year-old Charity Boateng is making an urgent public appeal for financial support to help her undergo a kidney transplant after being diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Charity, who has been on bi-weekly haemodialysis since 2023 at Banahene Specialist Hospital in Accra, now requires a transplant to stay alive, according to a medical report signed by Dr Dexter Nana Bannor Rampson, Resident Medical Officer at the facility.

“Our sister Charity Boateng is battling with end-stage kidney failure and is in dire need of a life-saving transplant,” the family said in a heartfelt statement.

The report indicates that the cost of the transplant — which includes travel, surgery, medications, and post-operative care for both Charity and the donor — is estimated to range between $28,000 and $40,000 (approximately GH₵392,000 to GH₵560,000), depending on the hospital in India where the surgery will take place.

Faced with the daunting cost, the family is appealing to the public, benevolent organisations, and philanthropists for support.

Contributions can be made to:

Account Name: Emmanuel Adonteng Boateng
Account Number: 1441001520963
Bank: Ecobank Ghana

Charity’s family remains hopeful that with swift support from the public, she will receive the transplant in time. Her condition, if untreated, could lead to life-threatening complications.

Kidney disease is on the rise in Ghana, with many patients struggling to afford dialysis or transplant procedures, which are not covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme.

The Boateng family is praying that Charity’s story will resonate with kind-hearted individuals willing to lend a helping hand.