Lady with cerebral palsy baby pushes for national action on disorder
Having suffered unrelenting scorn and stigmatisation for birthing a baby with Cerebral Palsy baby, Hannah Awadzi, is on a mission to get the attention of authorities on the motor disorder. For three years Mrs Awadzi says her life has been a constant struggle to get society to accept her and her baby, Eyram, who was born with the neurological disorder. “Society should allow her to have a normal life,” she said Thursday on PM Express on the Joy News channel (Multi TV). Sharing her touching story of strength in the face of unavailable support systems she told show host Nana Ansah Kwao IV it is time for a coordinated national action towards the disorder. Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle coordination and speech in children. Mabel Wilson, a Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician who also spoke on the programme said early detection of the disorder can help manage it. Dr Wilson said it has become important for health authorities to chart a rigourous...