Audio By Carbonatix
A viral video on social media has showed young Priscilla, a 4-year old cured leper at the Weija Leprosarium back on her feet after Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia sponsored a successful surgery to replace her limb in Italy.
Priscilla, who was abandoned by her parents at birth due to her condition, has been under the care of Father Andrew Campbell at the Weija Leprosarium, and she had her leg eventually amputated in Ghana following many unsuccessful attempts to the treat legs, which had been affected.
Vice President Bawumia, who is a Patron of Lepers Aid Ghana, and a frequent visitor to the Weija Leprosarium, met young Priscilla and decided to assist her by funding her trip and medical costs in Italy for a special procedure to first treat her amputated leg, and also fix a special prosthetics for her.
After a 5-month stay in Italy for the procedure and recovery at one of the best facilities in the world for such procedures, little Priscilla is finally back in Ghana and walking again.
Together with her guardian, Father Andrew Campbell and other officials of the Weija Leprosarium, they went straight to Dr. Bawumia's residence, following Priscilla’s arrival at the airport in Accra.
In the video, which showed Bawumia extremely excited as he warmly welcomed Priscilla, the little girl, who was equally happy is heard saying "I'm walking for Dr. Bawumia."
Dr. Bawumia, who has shared the exciting scene on his Facebook page, described the moment as a "Christmas gift" for him.
"To God be the glory," Dr. Bawumia said.
Latest Stories
-
Frustrated parents camp at GNAT hall as CSSPS resolution exercise enters day 3
9 seconds -
AFCON 2027Q: Accra Sports Stadium is ‘only approved’ venue – GFA
2 minutes -
Education Ministry warns against fake CSSPS placement slips circulating on social media
6 minutes -
Tuesday’s Weija Dam spillage was only a trial, actual spillage began today – GWL
12 minutes -
Hong Kong’s first leader after British handover dies
18 minutes -
New Yorkers were ‘lied’ to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani
26 minutes -
Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement
28 minutes -
Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI ‘could kill all humans’
28 minutes -
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
33 minutes -
Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies
1 hour -
Shelton ends Alcaraz’s title reign in late-night marathon, will face Tiafoe in US Open semis
3 hours -
Today’s front pages: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
3 hours -
Togo establishes autonomous agency to regulate medicines and health products
3 hours -
Zoomlion disinfects public facilities in Sefwi Wiawso over health risks
3 hours -
BoG flags 20 mobile loan apps operating without licence
4 hours