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Leukaemia Project Foundation leads campaign to save lives as Ghana marks Leukaemia Month
The Leukaemia Project Foundation (LPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to ending preventable deaths from blood disorders as it joins the global community to commemorate Leukaemia Month this September.
Since its establishment in 2006, LPF has been at the forefront of advocacy, patient support, and healthcare development for leukaemia and related conditions in Ghana.
In partnership with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), the foundation is spearheading the construction of Ghana’s first-ever Centre for Haematology and Clinical Genetics.
The facility, upon completion, will offer advanced treatment, diagnostic services, and professional training opportunities, thereby reducing the need for patients to seek treatment abroad.
“Leukaemia Month reminds us of the urgent need for improved healthcare access for blood disorder patients in Ghana,” said Gerard Hillary Osei Boakye, President of LPF.
“With the continued support of our partners and sponsors, we are confident this vision of a world-class treatment and research centre at KBTH will become a reality, saving countless lives.”
LPF acknowledged the contributions of its founding benefactors, including Ecobank Ghana, Stanbic Bank, Rana Motors, Agricultural Development Bank, Vanguard Assurance, Engineers and Planners, and several others, whose support has sustained the organisation’s mission.
It also praised the Edward Osei Boakye Trust Fund and its Trustees for hosting and managing the foundation, providing vital administrative and technical support.
As part of efforts to raise awareness and funds for the upcoming centre, the foundation has lined up key events, including the Captain’s Cup Polo Tournament from September 3–7, 2025, in collaboration with the Accra Polo Club, and an Operatic and Choral Concert in November 2025.
Founded in 2006, LPF is a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to advocacy, education, healthcare, and research, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that no Ghanaian leukaemia patient is denied care due to limited facilities.