Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described his recent visit with Priscilla, a four-year-old girl cured of leprosy and fitted with a prosthetic leg, as his most cherished Christmas gift.
In a heartfelt Facebook post on December 26, 2024, Dr. Bawumia recounted Priscilla’s inspiring journey. Born to parents who abandoned her at birth due to her condition, she was cared for by Father Andrew Campbell at the Weija Leprosarium. After her leg was amputated in Ghana, Dr. Bawumia sponsored her medical treatment in Italy, where she received a prosthetic leg.
Priscilla spent five months in Italy undergoing the procedure and recovery. Upon her return to Ghana, she visited the Vice President at his home to express her gratitude.
“I got my best Christmas gift yesterday when Priscilla… returned to Ghana and paid me a visit at home to thank me and show that she can now walk with her new leg,” Dr. Bawumia wrote.
A video of the meeting captures an emotional moment as Priscilla confidently walks with her prosthetic limb and embraces Dr. Bawumia.
The Vice President, a patron of Lepers Aid Ghana, expressed his joy and gratitude, saying, “To God be the glory.”
Priscilla’s story serves as a reminder of the power of compassion and the impact of lending support to the vulnerable in society.
