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IMANI's Franklin Cudjoe is calling for more Parkinson's support. What challenges do patients in Ghana face?

Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa is advocating for increased awareness and support for individuals battling Parkinson's disease. He points to stigma and high treatment costs as significant obstacles - but what impact could greater awareness have?

Why are Ghanaian children with autism being labeled as stubborn-and what can be done to break the silence?

Across Ghana, children showing signs of autism are often misunderstood-labeled as stubborn or believed to be under spiritual attack. Medical experts are urging families to understand Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and seek early intervention-but stigma remains a challenge.

Could a child's "stubbornness" actually be autism? Breaking the silence and stigma in Ghana.

Across Ghana, children showing signs of autism are often misunderstood and mislabeled - sometimes with spiritual explanations. Experts are urging families to understand the condition, but stigma and limited data pose challenges.