Tima Kumkum Leads G6PD Awareness Drive in Canada
The Tima Kumkum Foundation, in partnership with the SYA Black Empowerment Network (Canada), hosted a G6PD awareness program on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at St. Matthias Anglican Church in Toronto, Etobicoke, Canada. The event brought together participants from diverse backgrounds eager to learn about Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, its risks, and effective management strategies. Tima Kumkum’s Mission Ghanaian media personality and philanthropist Tima Kumkum traveled from Ghana to lead the conversation. She explained that her foundation’s core mission is to raise global awareness of G6PD deficiency. Over time, the foundation has expanded its work to also champion women’s empowerment, girl-child education, and support for underprivileged communities. In her engaging presentation, Tima combined medical facts with personal passion, explaining the science behind G6PD deficiency in clear, relatable terms. She stressed the need for early testing and encouraged attendees to share the […]
