Leukemia patient: Ibrahim Mahama flies 10-year-old Lisa Laryea to South Africa for $110,000 treatment

A 10-year-old student whose battle with leukemia has touched the hearts of many has received assistance from businessman Ibrahim Mahama to undergo a $110,000 treatment in South Africa.

Lisa Laryea, together with her mother have been flown to South Africa for the treatment. They left Accra on Sunday [Nov 24, 2024]

Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. It is a malignant progressive disease in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leucocytes. These suppress the production of normal blood cells, leading to anaemia and other symptoms.

Lisa Laryea was on admission at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital [Ridge].

Aside paying for the $110,000 cost for the treatment, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama personally ensured that Lisa, accompanied by her mother were flown to South Africa via an emergency charted Air Ambulance.

"When we learned about Lisa's condition on social media, we knew we had to step in and help. Every child deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and happy life. When it comes to saving human life, our father and boss, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama doesn’t consider the cost. He has unlimited empathy towards humanity. He gives the instructions to everyone and we work to make sure we get the job done properly. Because the flight was 6am scheduled chartered flight, I got to the Ridge hospital at 3am today, we wanted to make sure we get everything done properly, with regards to conveying Lisa from the hospital to the airport. The Doctors are on standby in South Africa. By God’s grace, Lisa ll come back stronger," an aide to Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, Rafik Mahama explained. 

The young girl's mother, overwhelmed with emotion, expressed her deep gratitude to Mr. Ibrahim Mahama. 

She said they never imagined that someone of his stature would care so deeply about our daughter’s health. He has given Melissa the gift of hope, and we will be forever grateful, she said.

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