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Meet the 52-year-old trader who carries her teenage children because of a rare disease

According to a report by GHOne TV, the three children of Grace all suffer from a rare disease, mucopolysaccharidosis type 4, which has impeded their mobility.

All three children, who are 20, 16 and 9 years old, have similar physical appearances. They have skeletal abnormalities, knock knees, a short stature as well as abnormalities in the chest and rips.

Narrating her order in an interview with GHOne TV, Grace said that her children are getting worse by the day. She said that her first child, the 20-year-old male, who previously could crawl, has now been confirmed to one place.

She said that she always has to carry her children to school and other places, adding that she is now afraid of what will happen to them when she can no longer carry them because she is getting older.

“They are getting worse and I am afraid that they will not be able to go to school at some point. Because I am not getting any younger and it will get to a point where I will not be able to carry them on my back,” an anxious Grace said in Twi.

Friends of the second child, Desmond, who has been described as academically brilliant by his teachers, have now taken the task of taking him to school daily on a wheelchair.

The children pleaded with Ghanaians, who can afford it, to help them get the needed treatment.

Watch the GHOne report in the video below:

 

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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