Sickle Cell Disease advocate honoured
The founder of the Ghana Foundation for Sickle Gene Action, Victoria Awo Twumasi, has been honoured with the Inspirational Leadership Award of the Year at the maiden edition of the Ghana Executive Awards, 2025.
The remarkable honour underscores her exceptional leadership in championing early intervention for Sickle Cell Disease while mentoring women and youth in health and socio- economic initiatives.
It also signifies her dedication to patient advocacy for warriors with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), disabled communities and also for being among the respected personalities advocating for best healthcare practices in the country.
The event was held at the Ghana's premium Five-Star Hotel, Labadi Beach Hotel, and was organised by the Globe Productions.
It is an initiative designed to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievement of functional and departments heads, along with their team, across various industries in Ghana.
It also aims to highlight excellence in leadership, innovation, teamwork, and organisational impact, fostering a culture of contusion improvement and health competition among businesses in the country.
Dedication
In a brief acceptance remark, Ms Twumasi, also a healthcare advocate, expressed her profound gratitude to God for guidance and favour.
She described the award as a symbol of renewed dedication and motivation to work harder for a brighter future.
"I am extremely excited for this win. I am deeply honoured for this great achievement.
My team and I started from a humble beginning looking to build on the foundation of work that was started by my mentor, the late Professor Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, but now, we are so overwhelmed with this stunning achievement over the years.
“I dedicate this award to everyone in the Sickle Cell Disease community who is making a positive impact, my team, my supportive board members of the Ghana Foundation for Sickle Gene Action, our Advisory Board, warriors and our partners across the globe.
“This is to honour the memory of my mentor, the late Prof. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong and his family, fellow patient advocacy groups for our collective efforts and all our warriors in the Sickle Cell Community as we continue to work towards effective healthcare remedies for better quality of life for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease,” she said.
