In November 2023, Ibrahim Mahama, the Chief Executive Officer of Engineers & Planners, and also Dzata Cement, provided financial support for the full medical treatment of a man named Bismark Narh, who was suffering from a tumor in his stomach, along with eye problems.
Bismark's situation gained attention after a viral video was shared by YouTubers ZionFelix and Bonesman TV, prompting Ibrahim Mahama to step in and offer assistance.
Touched by the video, Ibrahim Mahama and his team ensured that Bismark received the necessary support.
He was admitted to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where he underwent treatment and has since fully been treated, recovered, and has returned to his normal life.
In an update shared on Facebook on May 13, 2024, Ibrahim Mahama's special aide, Rafik Mahama, stated, "Mr. Ibrahim Mahama decided to pay for the full cost of the surgical procedure and his recovery. By God’s grace and the hard work of the specialists at Korle-Bu, Bismark has recovered and has started his normal life. An additional consultation is scheduled in the coming days for an Ophthalmologist to assess his eye."
Bismark had been dealing with a complex tumor in around his waist and eye since childhood.
Ibrahim Mahama, known for his philanthropic efforts and job creation initiatives for Ghanaian youth and communities, was moved to help Bismark in his time of need.
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UPDATE ON BISMARK NARH, A PUBLIC INTEREST STORY:
This is Bismark Narh. Bismark was suffering from a complicated tumor in both the stomach and the eye. Bismark suffered from the condition since childhood. Mr. Ibrahim Mahama’s attention was brought to the story after it went viral on social media last November through Zion Felix and Bonesman TV. Mr. Ibrahim Mahama decided to pay for the full cost of the surgical procedure and his recovery. By God’s grace and the hard work of the specialists at Korle-Bu, Bismark has recovered and has started his normal life. An additional consultation is scheduled in the coming days for an Ophthalmologists to asses his eye.
Bismark Narh's story is part of health stories that are public interest stories because his health situation was discovered on social media.
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