Korle Bu Teaching Hospital gets new learning hub facility for children battling cancer

Children battling cancer at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital now have a dedicated space to learn, play and hope, following the commissioning of a Children’s Learning Hub by Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana (LCCG). The facility, officially opened on September 8, 2026, was designed to meet the educational, emotional and developmental needs of children facing prolonged hospital stays. Constructed from shipping containers and transformed into a bright, child-friendly environment, the Hub provides books, learning tools and creative resources to help children maintain educational engagement and a sense of normalcy while undergoing treatment. LCCG said the Hub will serve children within the Department of Child Health and across Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Speaking to the media after the commissioning, Executive Director of LCCG, Akua Sarpong, explained the vision behind the project. She underscored the importance of creating spaces that preserve childhood even in the midst of cancer treatment. “When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everything changes. Suddenly, their world becomes hospitals, treatment and uncertainty. But they are still children. They still want to learn, play, laugh and dream. This Learning Hub is more than a room; it represents hope, dignity and our collective belief that children battling cancer deserve to experience childhood even while they fight for their lives,” she noted. The facility was also dedicated to Professor Lorna Awo Renner, a renowned paediatric oncology consultant whose decades of service have given countless children and families hope. “We are especially proud to dedicate this Hub to Prof Lorna Awo Renner. Her extraordinary service to children with cancer has touched generations of families, and we hope this space will carry forward her spirit of compassion, excellence and relentless commitment to every child who walks through its doors,” Sarpong added. LCCG emphasised that childhood cancer care must address the whole child—not only the disease. “Every child deserves to learn. Every child deserves to play. Every child deserves hope,” the group declared. The commissioning ceremony took place at the Department of Child Health, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, with members of the press invited to cover the dedication. The project, according to the organisation, was made possible through full donor support, with contributions from KEK Insurance Brokers, Ghana Library Authority, Provident Insurance Limited, Fidelity Bank, ASHFOAM GH, AstroTurf Gh., Clone Inventives, the District Assemblies Common Fund, Fortune Lotteries, Cross Foundation, Adenta Mountain View Lions Club and AppsNMobile Solutions. About Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana (LCCG) is a non-profit organisation committed to making childhood cancer a national health priority in Ghana. LCCG works to improve access to quality treatment, essential medicines and holistic support for children with cancer and their families, ensuring that no child is left behind—not in treatment, not in education, and not in hope. VKB/BAISource: www.ghanaweb.com
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