A six-year-old boy, Hanan Abdullah, has successfully undergone his fourth major surgery at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, bringing to an end a four-year medical ordeal.
Hanan’s condition began at the age of two when he accidentally ingested a toxic substance locally known as Parazo or Akashaa while playing at home. The incident caused a severe throat blockage, leaving him unable to eat normally and requiring long-term feeding through a tube connected to his stomach.
Medical specialists at KATH carried out three earlier critical surgeries to manage his condition. However, the final procedure was initially postponed because he was too young and physically fragile to undergo the operation.
Over the years, he remained under close medical supervision as doctors prepared him for the final corrective surgery, which has now been completed.
The cost of all four surgeries—amounting to approximately $27,000—was fully covered by the Member of Parliament for Tamale South and Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, a representative of the Minister, Rafia Nagumsi, visited KATH to facilitate the settlement of the remaining medical expenses for the final procedure.
Hanan is currently receiving care at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of KATH as he begins his recovery.
His family has expressed deep gratitude to Mr Iddrisu for his sustained financial and moral support throughout the treatment.
They also appealed to the public for prayers for his full recovery.
“We humbly request prayers for a swift recovery for Hanan. May Allah continue to bless Hon. Haruna Iddrisu for his enduring kindness and commitment to the vulnerable in our community,” the family said.
With the successful completion of the final surgery, doctors are hopeful that Hanan will soon be able to eat normally again, ending years of dependence on tube feeding.
