Families find hope free clubfoot treatment by CHAG and partners chalks success

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has successfully provided free clubfoot diagnostics and treatment for children under five in Kumasi.

Over seventy families visited the Kwadaso SDA Hospital for two days. They wanted to give their children a chance at a better future.

This initiative partnered with Brazza International Foundation, Hope Walks, and The Multimedia Group. It included hands-on training and outreach to dispel myths about clubfoot.

CHAG brought joy and hope to many families in the Ashanti Region. Clubfoot affects about 1,000 children in Ghana each year.

Clubfoot is a condition where a baby’s foot twists downward and inward. Many families mistakenly believe it has spiritual causes, leading to social exclusion.

The outreach program aimed to break these barriers by offering free treatment. It also provided training sessions for professionals on diagnosing and treating clubfoot effectively.

Since 2008, CHAG has treated over 8,000 children through established clinics across Ghana. Programs Manager Nana Akua Adutwumwaa Adjetey emphasized their commitment to saving lives and helping marginalized communities.

She stated that the impact of this intervention is significant. CHAG's mission is clear: provide free care for clubfoot patients. The project will continue at partner hospitals.

Local and international orthopedic experts participated in the event to facilitate care. The program's success allowed parents with other orthopedic conditions to receive free diagnostics as well.

Erin Williams from Hope Walks praised the collaboration among partners like Ghana Health Service and Brazza International Foundation. She noted how committed everyone was to supporting children's lives at seven facilities.

The outreach emphasized that clubfoot is a medical condition, encouraging families to seek help. Dr. Randolph Baah Adu, Medical Director of Kwadaso SDA Hospital, expressed satisfaction with the turnout.

He highlighted the importance of early intervention for transforming lives. Parents showed enthusiasm as they sought diagnosis and treatment for their children.

One parent shared her story about her son’s fragile legs due to clubfoot symptoms. She received assurance that he would be fine after treatment. She also mentioned receiving free medication for malaria during the visit.