Pumpkins Foundation, a child-focused Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) marked World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6, 2024, with a call to action for the government, stakeholders, and the general public to enhance support for individuals living with cerebral palsy (CP) in Ghana.
The Foundation urges increase awareness, inclusion, and concrete steps to ensure that individuals with cerebral palsy live full, dignified lives.
Cerebral palsy, a neurological condition affecting movement and coordination, is one of the most common motor disabilities in children.
According to Cerebral Palsy Africa, 1 in every 300 births in Ghana is affected by cerebral palsy.